The Cincinnati Bengals lost veteran defensive end Sam Hubbard to retirement on Wednesday morning, a day after their hopes of luring J.J. Watt out of retirement came to an end. The story of Watt potentially unretiring to join the Bengals is quite interesting, though, and involves English soccer team Burnley F.C., which Watt owns a stake in.
Watt made a bet with Burnley FC goalkeeper James Trafford, who is a Bengals fan. Watt told Trafford he'd come out of retirement to play for Cincinnati if he didn't allow a goal for the rest of the EFL season. Watt is a minority shareholder in Burnley.
Bengals fans are welcome on Turf Moor any time. As for me: A feast & a drink await,” Watt said after Burnley defeated Cardiff City 2-1 on Tuesday. Cincinnati, that was a fun ride. Hope you ...
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