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J.J. Watt thankful to be playing after having heart shocked back
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Retiring J.J. Watt grateful for fans, teammates, team staff
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Cardinals' J.J. Watt thankful to be playing after atrial fibrillation - CBS Pittsburgh
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JJ Watt playing for Cardinals days after having 'heart shocked
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Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Watt hopes future is brighter after rough 2022
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JJ Watt returns to field just THREE DAYS after having his 'heart shocked back into rhythm
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Cardinals' J.J. Watt thankful to be playing after atrial fibrillation - CBS Pittsburgh
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JJ Watt went into AFib; 'had my heart shocked back into rhythm
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Retiring J.J. Watt grateful for fans, teammates, team staff
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Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Watt plays days after having heart procedure - ESPN
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J.J. Watt had heart shocked into rhythm before Cardinals game
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Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Watt on retirement: 'It's the right time