2 min read • October 28, 2021
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J.J. Watt, the Cardinals star defensive end, will reportedly undergo surgery on the left shoulder he injured in Sunday's 31-5 win over the Texans. By video, Watt chased Davis Mills out of the pocket with just over 2 minutes left and made a diving attempt to trip the Houston quarterback. As Watt hit the ground, his left arm was trapped underneath him and he likely suffered a shoulder subluxation. The three-time defensive player of the year got up after the play and didn't seem to be in pain, but he did flex his elbow and arm to test the shoulder.
Watt remained in the game and, on the next play, made an inside move to pressure Davis Mills into a incomplete pass. After halftime, Watt continued playing, but appeared to be favoring his left arm. He remained in the game until about the seven minute mark in the third quarter. The team did not provide word about his injury during the game or after, thus everyone assumed Watt was taken out because the game was lopsided.
However, Watt was spotted on the sidelines in the fourth quarter with a heavy brace on his shoulder. The brace he was using is consistent with a shoulder dislocation/subluxation injury. He was spotted sitting on the bench a short time later without the brace, signaling that he was done for the day. If Watt's reported surgery is to repair a torn labrum, he will be out for the duration of the season and the playoffs. Michael Dogbe will fill in at left defensive end.
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