Legendary NFL edge rusher J.J. Watt won't be coming out of retirement after all. After previously saying that he would "absolutely" honor his bet with Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford that he'd sign a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals if he didn't allow a goal for the rest of the English League Championship season,

J.J. Watt isn’t backing down from his friendly wager that could force him out of retirement to join the Cincinnati Bengals. For those out of the loop, Watt, a partial owner of Burnley F.C., agreed to a wager with goalkeeper James Trafford about consecutive clean sheets.

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to retool their defense this offseason, but a lighthearted wager may have them considering retired defensive star J.J. Watt for a roster spot.

Albert Breer Breaks Down Bengals Tagging Tee Higgins Again CINCINNATI — J.J. Watt will not be making an NFL return to play for the Bengals this fall. Watt is a part owner of the Burnley English soccer club and his goalkeeper,

Former NFL defensive end J.J. Watt insists he was prepared to come out of retirement next season if he lost the friendly wager he made with Burnley FC goalkeeper James Trafford.Watt, who owns a minority stake in the English club,

Any Cincinnati Bengals fan who truly thought J.J. Watt was going to come out of retirement and play for the team has now officially had their dreams crushed, as James Trafford finally allowed a ...

A friendly bet between a former five-time All-Pro defensive end and an English goalkeeper could have seen one of the great NFL pass rushers come out of retirement.