Photo: JJ Watt/instagram
JJ Wattenjoyed a special moment on the field on Sunday — and it was more special than anyone at the time knew.
The Arizona Cardinals player was photographed on the field over the weekend at State Farm Stadium with wifeKealia Wattand their 9-week-old son,Koa James.
Both the Cardinals and the NFL shared the special moment in a jointInstagrampost, showing the family of three taking a photo together before JJ carefully gave Koa — dressed in Christmas pajamas for the holiday game — a kiss, before handing him off to Kealia.
On Tuesday morning, JJ shared the photo from the sweet moment on hisInstagram, revealing important news about his career.
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“Koa’s first-ever NFL game. My last ever NFL home game,” he wrote, announcing his intention to retire after 12 years in the league.
“My heart is filled with nothing but love and gratitude. It’s been an honor and a pleasure 🙏🏼,” he concluded.
“You are the best. I love you ❤️,” Kealia commented on the announcement post.
The coupleannounced the birth of their sonin October in an Instagram post, writing: “Love and happiness have reached heights we never even knew existed. Koa James Watt 10.23.22”
“Koa’s first game day. Let’s go daddy!!! @jjwatt,” Kealia wrote.
“Could not be more excited,” Watt captioned the photos.
JJ and Kealiatied the knotin the Bahamas over Valentine’s Day weekend in 2020. To celebrate their 2nd anniversary earlier this year, Watt posted a touching tribute to his wife.
“Through 2 years of marriage,many memories have already been created, with so many more on the horizon. (It’s also a way for me to look [exponentially] better because you bring the [fire emoji] every time.) Happy Anniversary @kealiamae I love you,” Watt said on Instagram.
source: people.com
