Former Arizona Cardinals DL J.J. .Watt announces birth of second child
Watt announced the birth of son Niko Benjamin Watt.
Former Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt is a father for the second time. He announced the birth of his and his wife Kealia's second son, Niko Benjamin Watt, this week on social media. He was born on June 14.
Watt finished his NFL career in 2022, playing the final two seasons for the Cardinals after a decade with the Houston Texans.
Their first son, Koa, was born in October 2022, during Watt's final season.
Congratulations to the family and the new addition.
Watt finished his 12-year career surely to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He had 114.5 career sacks, was a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, a five-time Pro Bowler and a five-time first-team All-Pro.
While with the Cardinals, in his final season, he had 12.5 sacks to lead the team, 18 tackles for loss, 25 quarterback hits and seven tipped passes.
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