J.J. Watt has recruited his brother to the Burnley cause, with the Clarets getting more support in NFL circles
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American football icon an investor at Turf MoorPurchased that stake alongside wife KealiaHoping to celebrate another promotion in 2025Getty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
TJ Watt plies his trade in Pennsylvania, as he follows in the footsteps of legendary sibling JJ by forging a reputation as one of the finest defensive players in elite American sport. He is a Pro Bowler and record-breaking star in his own right, with the combative linebacker easing out of his older brother’s shadow.
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Having hung up his cleats in 2022, JJ Watt has embraced a different kind of football. Alongside former USWNT star wife Kealia, the 35-year-old has acquired a stake in Burnley Football Club. He has thrown himself into that venture, with regular trips to Turf Moor being enjoyed.
THE GOSSIP
The Clarets suffered relegation out of the Premier League last season, but are already in the process of trying to bounce straight back. They would appear to have another Watt on board in that bid, with TJ sporting a personalised jersey when arriving for the Steelers’ preseason clash with the Buffalo Bills.
WHAT NEXT?
Burnley landed the Championship title a matter of months after JJ Watt invested in the club, with the plan being to savour a second promotion together. They are only two games into the 2024-25 campaign – with Scott Parker having taken over from now Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany – but already have six points and nine goals on the board.