J.J. Watt Photo: NFL HOUSTON - NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday that the Texans are releasing the star defensive lineman, marking the end of an era. According to ESPN, The Houston Texans have parted ways with J.J. Watt after he asked for his release. Houston, I wanted you to hear this directly from me... pic.twitter.com/YqT3P6Lb6l — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 12, 2021 "I have sat down with the McNair family and I have asked them for my release and we have mutually agreed to part ways at this time," Watt said in a video posted to Twitter.