NFL World Reacts To JJ Watt, Wife Announcement

The NFL star, 33, and wife Kealia, 30, are expecting their first baby together, the couple announced on their respective Instagram pages Thursday.

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J.J., who is entering his 12th NFL season this fall, posted on his Instagram and Twitter accounts

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The caption of Kealia's Instagram post, which featured two pregnancy photos, provided the estimated due date: "Oct 2022."

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The couple did not reveal their baby’s gender.

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J.J. and Kealia were married in February 2020 in a private ceremony in the Bahamas.

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In February, Watt celebrated the couple's second wedding anniversary with a sweet tribute on Instagram.

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The announcement comes a day after JJ was part of the broadcast team for the celebrity golf event that featured fellow NFL stars

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Kealia, 30, is a professional soccer player with the Chicago Red Stars.

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