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The dream of followers of with 2024 at defensive finish won’t come to fruition.

However a that included a photograph of Watt signing a chunk of paper and Burnley goalkeeper and Bengals fan James Trafford holding up a Bengals No. 99 jersey nonetheless made Cincinnati followers smile.

Watt, half proprietor of the English soccer membership, made a guess with Trafford in January that he  from the NFL to play for the Bengals if Trafford posted a clear sheet for a document 10 consecutive matches.

Earlier this week, Trafford helped Burnley change into the primary membership in England’s second tier to take action.

“Report Breaking!” Watt . “First crew in Championship historical past to maintain 10 straight clear sheets. Unbelievable.”

“I imply I do love Graeter’s and Montgomery Inn BBQ …” Watt .

After Watt retired as a participant after 12 NFL seasons, he and his spouse Kealia, who performed eight seasons within the Nationwide Ladies’s Soccer League (NWSL), grew to become minority homeowners of Burnley.

In January, Watt mentioned a crew with Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson not making the playoffs .