 JJ Watt is Now Dealing With COVID-19

The NFL World Reacts to JJ Watt's Unfortunate News

J.J. Watt of the Arizona Cardinals has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons.

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Watt is now dealing with COVID-19.

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Sunday night, the Cardinals revealed that Watt tested positive.

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JJ Watt will not play tonight's game after testing positive for COVID.

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This is a crushing blow for the veteran pass rusher.

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Watt,33, must be away from the team for at least five days after a positive test.

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Watt is the third Cardinal in camp to test positive for Covid.

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Watt quipped on Twitter, "I believe the snake carried it in."

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