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Deshaun Watson to Will Fuller and more Houston Texans training camp takeaways

By Stephen Forsha

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 05: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans rushes with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during the Wild Card Round at NRG Stadium on January 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 05: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans rushes with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during the Wild Card Round at NRG Stadium on January 5, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 30: J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans celebrates with Benardrick McKinney #55 after sacking Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 30: J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans celebrates with Benardrick McKinney #55 after sacking Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Watt is active

J.J. Watt was made active on Thursday as he was previously on the PUP list going into training camp this week. Watt — who returned to top form last season with 16.5 sacks — was able to practice with his teammates for day one of training camp, which is great for the entire defensive unit.

According to ABC13.com in Houston, they quoted Watt as being “surprised” that he was able to be on the field for the first day of training camp as he passed his team physical. Watt said the following about being able to practice:

"“Yeah, it surprised me a little bit too,” said Watt, who had arthroscopic knee surgery in January. “I feel great. I had a really good off-season working with the guys. Just really happy to be out here.”"

Seeing that Watt is healthy and ready to go is something the Texans can hang their hat on and be excited for as they prepare for the upcoming season. Houston needs Watt more than ever right now on the defense because he’s not only a captain for the unit, but without Jadeveon Clowney on the field, the Texans need at least one big-time veteran to be on the practice field.

Watt is primed to have another successful season if he can stay away from big injuries, and if that occurs, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility for the Texans’ defensive end to reach the 20-sack number for a season once again in his career.

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