Early Monday, reports surfaced that J.J. Watt had a conversation with second-year Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, letting him know that if he ever needs him to unretire and return to the gridiron for Houston, all he has to do is call him.

As mentioned previously, Wat. is retired, but that drive and passion for the game he loves will never leave. Watt spent 10 seasons in Houston and was one of the best edge players in the NFL for an extended period, earning multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards and even finishing in the top three for an NFL MVP award.

When speaking with media members on Monday, Ryans responded to Watt’s comments by saying how happy he is for him, giving him his flowers for what he has meant to the organization and what he has done in the community before continuing on that if Watt is ready, so he is.

#Texans HC DeMeco Ryans exchange with the media today on J.J. Watt saying Saturday that if DeMeco needs him to play DeMeco can call him.

DeMeco: “I need him now! Anytime JJ Watt’s ready to go, I’m ready to go.” pic.twitter.com/yerBDO37hw

— Sean Pendergast (@SeanTPendergast) May 6, 2024