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Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals get okay for J.J. Watt to wear 99, fallout from the shocking signing and more

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Happy Wednesday one and all.

We are halfway through a shocking week with the Arizona Cardinals signing J.J. Watt. We have all the news from around the web to keep you up to date, let’s get to it.

With Permission From Marshall Goldberg’s Daughter, J.J. Watt Will Wear No. 99
Cardinals' new addition received blessing to bring back retired jersey number

No Longer A Secret Why J.J. Watt Chose The Cardinals
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year wants to 'dominate' with new team

J.J. Watt-Picks-The-Cardinals Aftermath
Defensive end changes the team on and off the field

J.J. Watt's Highlights From 2020
Watch the highlights of new Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt from the 2020 season.

'GMFB': Why J.J. Watt Chose The Cardinals
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Watt: 'There Is An Energy In The Air'
Newly signed DE J.J. Watt meets the media during his introductory press conference on Tuesday.

J.J. Watt's First Day With The Cardinals
Images of the All-Pro defensive end arriving at the Cardinals' facility and signing his contract.

Red Sea Report - Watt Brings Energy Boost To Cardinals
The Cardinals sent shockwaves through the NFL on Monday when they agreed to terms of a two-year deal with star defensive lineman J.J. Watt. Craig Grialou, Mike Jurecki and Bertrand Berry talk about the impact of Watt's arrival including how he fits into V

Cardinals Cover 2 - Watt Expresses Belief In Murray
Ep. 399 - Everyone wanted to know J.J. Watt chose to sign with the Arizona Cardinals. There were a number of factors, he said on Tuesday, but the biggest might've been Kyler Murray. Watt said he texted Murray,

Arizona Cardinals free agency overview: WR2 and cornerback a priority - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Larry Fitzgerald an Patrick Peterson are among the biggest names the Cardinals will need to make a decision about during free agency.

J.J. Watt says all signs kept pointing toward Arizona Cardinals
J.J. Watt said Tuesday all signs kept pointing back to the Cardinals during his recruitment process and that he believes in quarterback Kyler Murray.

J.J. Watt's covert T-shirt plan to keep his free-agent destination secret - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Watt announced he was heading to the Cardinals via social media, but he needed help to keep it under wraps.

J.J. Watt arrives in Arizona, 'excited to get started' with Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt has arrived in the Valley on Monday, the same day the team signed him to a two-year deal worth $31 million.

3 thoughts on what the J.J. Watt addition means for the Cardinals' future
The Arizona Cardinals' J.J. Watt addition on Monday came out of nowhere. But what does it mean for the team's salary situation and the field?

J.J. Watt can wear Arizona Cardinals' retired No. 99 jersey after all
Chicago Cardinals legend Marshall Goldberg's family gave new Arizona defensive end J.J. Watt their blessing to wear the No. 99 jersey if he chooses.

J.J. Watt signing gives Cardinals Super Bowl odds a boost
After Watt said he would be signing with the Cardinals, their odds to win Super Bowl 56 climbed from +5000 to +3300 on Draftkings.

Watch J.J. Watt's introductory press conference as a Cardinal
Watch the Arizona Cardinals introduce new defensive end J.J. Watt with a Tuesday afternoon press conference.

J.J. Watt felt the love from Cardinals and high expectations to match
J.J. Watt made it clear that leaving the team he's known for a decade to search for a "new beginning" was first about the ability to chase titles.

J.J. Watt tells tale of ploy to maintain secrecy of Cardinals free agency pick
The 11th year pro told members of the media on Tuesday that mum was the word among members of his inner circle, with no one leaking any info to the press.

Cardinals' J.J. Watt: The energy in the Valley is 'palpable, you can feel it'
Cardinals' J.J. Watt and Suns' Chris Paul have both made the playoffs in the same city before. The duo will try to repeat that feat once again in the Valley.

Arizona Cardinals could have one of the NFL’s best pass rushes in 2021
The addition of J.J. Watt only strengthens an already potent Cardinals pass rushes, possibly taking them over the top in 2021.

J.J. Watt promises to make Arizona Cardinals fans proud with effort
"The one thing that I can promise you is I’m gonna work my ass off every single day to make you proud," he said after stepping off the plane in AZ.

J.J. Watt can wear retired No. 99, says Marshall Goldberg’s daughter
"He has my blessings and I'm sure my father would be more than delighted for him to carry it on," his daughter told TMZ Sports.

Arizona Cardinals were aggressive in courting, recruiting of J.J. Watt
Peter Schrager: "They really did invest a lot of time and energy in recruiting J.J. Watt and I think J.J. Watt felt that love."

J.J. Watt will wear previously retired No. 99 for Arizona Cardinals
The number comes out of retirement and will be used for the first time since 1950.