JJ Watt hopes to avoid Tom Brady as both eye Football promotion glory

NFL legends JJ Watt and Tom Brady have transitioned from dominating American football to making waves in English soccer. With both now involved in EFL clubs striving for promotion, Watt is keeping a close eye on Brady’s rise but not because he’s eager for a reunion. As Burnley and Birmingham City chase their respective promotion dreams, Watt is hoping to avoid another clash with his former NFL rival.


Watt, a former Houston Texans superstar, stunned fans when he and his wife, ex-USWNT star Kealia Watt, invested in Burnley. Their goal? Help guide the Clarets back to the Premier League after a tough relegation. Meanwhile, Brady, widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time, joined Birmingham City as a minority owner, adding to his growing sports empire.
With both clubs pushing for success, Watt recently joked about the possibility of another face-off with Brady. Speaking to BBC Sport, he said, “He’s got Birmingham, he’s got the [Las Vegas] Raiders, he’s got a lot going on. Looks like he’s on his way up to the Championship. I hope to not see him next year!”

The battle for promotion is heating up. Burnley is currently third in the Championship table, sitting just two points away from an automatic promotion spot with eight games left. Meanwhile, Birmingham City has stormed through League One, sitting comfortably atop the standings with a commanding 12-point lead. If Brady’s club continues this dominance, they will secure a spot in the Championship next season, potentially setting up a Watt vs. Brady rematch on the soccer stage.
Watt has fully embraced the passion of English football, saying, “I love the people. I love the passion. I love what it means. That’s the whole reason I got into it in the first place. That’s what makes me so drawn to it.” His journey with Burnley has already seen the highs of promotion and the heartbreak of relegation, making his investment even more personal.

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As the season nears its climax, football fans are eagerly watching to see if Burnley and Birmingham’s paths will cross next year. Watt may be hoping to steer clear of another Brady showdown, but the idea of these two NFL titans battling it out in English football is an enticing narrative. Whether in the Premier League or Championship, their presence adds another layer of excitement to the promotion race, one that sports fans on both sides of the Atlantic will be following closely.