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04-13-2020, 01:14 PM
When Derek Watt signed with the Steelers last month, his brother, linebacker T.J. Watt, wasn't the only family member who was thrilled with the newest addition to the black and gold.
Watt's parents, Connie and John Watt, were absolutely beside themselves that two of their three sons would once again be reunited as teammates.
Derek, his wife Gabriella and son Logan, were staying at his parent's home in Wisconsin when the call came from the Steelers, delivering the good news that he found a new football home. Sure, there had been a little bit of talk about the team's interest in him circulating around the Watt household for a little while, but none of them were counting on it. Until the call came.
"We knew there were a few teams that were interested having spoken to the boy's agents," said John. "He told us Pittsburgh was interested, but he put that one on the back burner because he didn't want to make too much of that and get hopes up and things. It was a surprise that day when it all went down so quickly. But it was a good surprise.
"You could see the smile on Derek's face a mile wide when he had to opportunity to come out of the room after being on the phone with the coaches and stuff and let us know it was Pittsburgh. He was beaming from ear to ear, that is for sure."
Connie wasn't at home when the call came, instead out with Gabriella and Logan picking up some essentials. When Derek called Gabriella to share the amazing news, they just couldn't believe it.
"I was not allowing myself to get my hopes up that high when I heard they were interested. It was my dream. But I was trying hard," said Connie, who received some Steelers stuff for Logan last year as a gift and while she wasn't allowed to put it on him then, she has pulled it out now. "It was a complete shock. I instantly burst into tears and of course then Logan saw me and burst into tears. We were so happy for so many reasons. To have them together again.
"We know Pittsburgh is just an amazing organization, team and place. We couldn't say enough good things to Derek and Gabriella about it. The excitement was through the roof."
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https://www.steelers.com/news/what-a-joy-for-watt-s-parents
Watt's parents, Connie and John Watt, were absolutely beside themselves that two of their three sons would once again be reunited as teammates.
Derek, his wife Gabriella and son Logan, were staying at his parent's home in Wisconsin when the call came from the Steelers, delivering the good news that he found a new football home. Sure, there had been a little bit of talk about the team's interest in him circulating around the Watt household for a little while, but none of them were counting on it. Until the call came.
"We knew there were a few teams that were interested having spoken to the boy's agents," said John. "He told us Pittsburgh was interested, but he put that one on the back burner because he didn't want to make too much of that and get hopes up and things. It was a surprise that day when it all went down so quickly. But it was a good surprise.
"You could see the smile on Derek's face a mile wide when he had to opportunity to come out of the room after being on the phone with the coaches and stuff and let us know it was Pittsburgh. He was beaming from ear to ear, that is for sure."
Connie wasn't at home when the call came, instead out with Gabriella and Logan picking up some essentials. When Derek called Gabriella to share the amazing news, they just couldn't believe it.
"I was not allowing myself to get my hopes up that high when I heard they were interested. It was my dream. But I was trying hard," said Connie, who received some Steelers stuff for Logan last year as a gift and while she wasn't allowed to put it on him then, she has pulled it out now. "It was a complete shock. I instantly burst into tears and of course then Logan saw me and burst into tears. We were so happy for so many reasons. To have them together again.
"We know Pittsburgh is just an amazing organization, team and place. We couldn't say enough good things to Derek and Gabriella about it. The excitement was through the roof."
read more
https://www.steelers.com/news/what-a-joy-for-watt-s-parents