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J.J. Watthas a lot to be thankful for this year.
The Arizona Cardinals defensive end, 33, who justwelcomed his first childwith wife and professional soccer playerKealia Watt, took to Instagram with a sweet Thanksgiving message over the holiday.
“More to be thankful for than ever,” J.J. wrote in the caption. “Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!”
He posted a photo of himself with his arm wrapped around Kealia, 30, as they gazed lovingly down at newborn sonKoa Jamesin J.J.’s arms.
The coupleannounced the birth of their sonlast month in an Instagram post, writing: “Love and happiness have reached heights we never even knew existed. Koa James Watt 10.23.22”
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They have since posted some adorable snaps of their son on social media, including one on his “first game day” during a Sunday night football game between the Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings.
“Koa’s first game day. Let’s go daddy!!! @jjwatt,” Kealia wrote.
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“Could not be more excited,” Watt captioned the photos.
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J.J. and Kealiatied the knotin the Bahamas over Valentine’s Day weekend in 2020. To celebrate their 2nd anniversary earlier this year, Watt posted a touching tribute to his wife.
“Through 2 years of marriage,many memories have already been created, with so many more on the horizon. (It’s also a way for me to look [exponentially] better because you bring the [fire emoji] every time.) Happy Anniversary @kealiamae I love you,” Watt said on Instagram.
source: people.com
