Retired NFL star J.J. Watt rips NFL's request for random drug test
Watt played with the Texans and Cardinals over his 12-year NFL career
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Since J.J. Watt walked off the field in January to a standing ovation in the final game of his NFL career, the former defensive end had seemingly settled into retirement.
The five-time Pro Bowler even jokingly invited Tom Brady to go golfing with him after the quarterback announced his second retirement Feb. 1.
But, this week, the ex-pass rusher's focus shifted to roasting a request for him to submit to a drug test.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt before a game against the Los Angeles Rams Sept. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Watt took to Twitter and shared a screenshot of a text message that appeared to be from an NFL employee. The message informed the former Arizona Cardinals sack artist he had been selected for a drug test.
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"This is Dillon on behalf of the NFL," the text stated. "You have been selected for a hgh dry blood spot test, please give me a call or shoot me a text when you can. Thank you."
The 33-year-old had a hilarious reaction.
"I don’t know what happens when you click ‘Report Junk’ but I think I’m about to find out," Watt tweeted.
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Random drug tests are relatively common for active players, but not so much for those who have retired from the league.
Watt said he was asked to submit to a drug test in mid-December shortly after the Cardinals' 24-15 loss to the Broncos.
J.J. Watt of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field after a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium Jan. 8, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
"I think I’ve been ‘randomly selected’ after every 3 sack game of my career," Watt tweeted Dec. 19.
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It's unclear whether the situation will be considered a failed drug test if Watt does not respond, but he likely doesn't care considering he's no longer on a roster.
Green Packers running back AJ Dillon jokingly responded to Watt's tweet, saying, "This is not the way I wanted to meet." The running back shareds the same name as the person who purportedly sent Watt the text.
Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt celebrates a sack against the Denver Broncos during the first half of a game Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Watt does not have to worry about getting ready for training camp in a few months and will likely keep focusing on enjoying this new chapter in his life.
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Watt spent a decade with the Texans before finishing out his career in Arizona.