J.J. Watt isn’t backing down from his friendly wager that could force him out of retirement to join the Cincinnati Bengals. For those out of the loop, Watt, a partial owner of Burnley F.C., agreed to a wager with goalkeeper James Trafford about consecutive clean sheets. If the sheets remain blank, Watt would go join Trafford’s Bengals.

J.J. Watt isn’t backing down from a bet he made with Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, even if the NFL legend has to come out of retirement.

Future Hall of Fame defensive end J.J. Watt's bet with a soccer goalie has him jokingly close to unretiring and playing for the Cincinnati Bengals.

By now, many Bengals fans surely know the backstory here. Watt, partial owner of Burnley F.C., made a bet with goalkeeper James Trafford back in December that he would come out of retirement to join the Bengals if Trafford doesn’t surrender a goal for the remainder of the season.

JJ Watt may've been joking around originally, but he'll actually try to play for the Cincinnati Bengals next season if Burnley FC goalkeeper James Trafford keeps stacking clean sheets. Watt confirmed those plans while making an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show Tuesday.

I'll Do It' - J.J. Watt Says He's Ready to Make NFL Return And Play For Cincinnati Bengals If Burnley Bet Is Fulfilled