Watt recovering after back surgery, sources say

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has undergone back surgery, sources told ESPN on Thursday, in what was the second surgery in six months for the reigning NFL defensive player of the year.

The Texans are optimistic Watt will be ready to play at the start of the regular season. But sources told ESPN’s Tania Ganguli there was concern his availability for the early part of the season could be compromised.

Watt, who has never missed a regular-season game, …

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