JJ WATT isn’t ruling out a return to the NFL in the near future.

The Houston Texans legend just finished his first season of retirement, and might not be enjoying it too much.

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On Saturday, Watt revealed that he extended the offer to head coach DeMeco Ryans that he would be ready to play in case of emergency.

Apparently he extended the same offer last year as well.

“I’ve had 12 great years in this league and I’m very thankful to have walked away healthy and playing great,” he said to Audacity Sports.

“I told DeMeco last year, I said, ‘Don’t call unless you absolutely need it, but if you ever do call, I’ll be there.’

“And he knows not to call unless he absolutely needs it. This is the last year I’ll tell him that, because I’m not going to keep training the way I’ve been training, but he knows that if he ever truly does need it, I’ll be there for him.

“I don’t anticipate that happening — they’ve got a very good group.”

Texans general manager Nick Caserio seemed to be open to the idea as well, speaking about Watt on an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.

“I’m not going to speak for him about what he wants to do relative to playing football, I’ll let him disclose that on your show,” he said.

“It’s very early, it’s May, the season doesn’t start until September and then you’ll look at players the end of October, November, case by case.

“Between him and [Tom] Brady, we’ll see who jumps back in first.”

Watt has been open about his thoughts about unretirement, being honest about wanting to play with his brother TJ on the Steelers.

He played 12 seasons in the NFL for the Texans and Arizona Cardinals, winning three Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Watt was also selected to five Pro Bowls and five All-Pro teams.

Whether he comes out of retirement or not, Watt is a sure fire selection for the Hall of Fame.

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