JJ Watt's Reaction To His Absence Is Going Viral Now

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JJ Watt will not play for The Arizona Cardinals for the next week or so.

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Because JJ Watt has tested positive for COVID-19.

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He will miss tonight's preseason game and won't travel with the team next week.

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The Cardinals informed the news on social media on Sunday evening.

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‘’After testing positive for COVID, JJ Watt will not be present for tonight’s game vs Baltimore nor the team’s trip to Tennessee this week.’’ Arizona Cardinals Tweeted

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Surprisingly, Watt took to social media to address his absence from the team.

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He joked that the snake found in his house last week probably infected him.

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"I think the snake brought it in the house…" Watt tweeted.

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