J.J. Watt Considers NFL Return Following Bet with Burnley Goalkeeper James Trafford

The retired NFL star humorously prepares for a potential Bengals comeback as Trafford nears an improbable clean sheet streak.

J.J. Watt, part-owner of Burnley FC, jokingly agreed to come out of NFL retirement and join the Cincinnati Bengals if Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford finishes the season without conceding another goal.
Since the December wager, Trafford has maintained an impressive clean sheet streak, going nearly 1,000 minutes without conceding a goal in league play.
Burnley's strong defensive performance has propelled them to third place in the English Football League Championship, boosting their promotion hopes with 12 matches remaining.
Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, has playfully acknowledged the bet on social media, sharing posts about going to the gym and researching homes in Cincinnati.
While the bet remains unlikely to materialize, it has captured fans' attention and highlighted Trafford's standout season, with 24 clean sheets and only nine goals conceded in 33 matches.