J.J. Watt offers GB ceremony a spin, however ruins child’s bike

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Earlier than the Texans and Packers held a joint follow on Monday, J.J. Watt lastly acquired to take part within the Inexperienced Bay custom of gamers driving a child’s bike to follow, one thing he stated was “a dream he had as a child.”

After which he broke the bike.

“The bike that I used to be utilizing was not geared up for a 290-pound man, and the seat broke off,” the Houston defensive finish stated. “We have now bought a brand new bike for the boy. So, I apologize for that.”

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Watt stated he selected the primary child in line, although he was carrying a Packers jersey.

“I imply, I am unable to stroll previous a child,” Watt stated. “That is laborious. He had a [Aaron] Rodgers jersey on, which is okay. I respect it. I help loyalty. The welcome and reception I’ve gotten since I acquired again right here. To see folks carrying my jersey, it is fairly loopy.”

Watt later upgraded his bike to a bigger mannequin to complete off the experience.

Houston star J.J. Watt needed to improve to a bigger bicycle to participate in Inexperienced Bay’s custom of gamers driving youngsters bikes because the Texans are visiting the Packers for joint practices. Mike Roemer/AP

“It is one of many coolest traditions,” stated Watt, a Wisconsin native. “Rising up right here, I understand how particular it’s to get to work together with a participant from the Inexperienced Bay Packers. For them to have that custom, the place youngsters get to be up shut and private with their favourite gamers and so they get to carry their helmet.

“I imply, that is what it is all about. These are the recollections that these youngsters are going to have for a lifetime. For me to have the ability to take part in it as a participant was cool.”