Danielle Hunter, the new edge rusher for the Houston Texans who joined the team in free agency, has decided not to wear No. 99, a number he donned while with the Minnesota Vikings, out of respect for former Texans player and Houston legend J.J. Watt. Hunter, a former Morton Ranch star, has expressed his intention to switch to No. 55 instead, emphasizing that No. 99 is "JJ's number" and he wouldn't feel right wearing it. This decision has been widely regarded as a classy move, acknowledging Watt's legacy with the Texans. J.J. Watt has reportedly appreciated Hunter's gesture. Hunter's choice highlights his respect for Watt's contributions to the team and the sport.
Danielle Hunter classily won't wear J.J. Watt's number with Texans, and the Houston legend loved it https://t.co/f0NiuI3mUJ https://t.co/48h94CsG13
Texans' new defensive end Danielle Hunter says he won't wear No. 99 in deference to J.J. Watt https://t.co/v8nGq3cehn
After Vikings-Texans swap, Jonathan Greenard not here 'to fill shoes' of Danielle Hunter. "I'm going to be the same person," he said. "The same JG that everybody knows, still talking trash, everybody is going to love me." https://t.co/J1ei1N5DGD
Danielle Hunter classily won't wear J.J. Watt's number with Texans, and the Houston legend loved it https://t.co/CpBO7Snmfc https://t.co/u8K5ReecQu
'That’s JJ’s number' | Danielle Hunter, who joined the Texans in free agency, was asked about the No. 99 he wore in Minnesota. The former Morton Ranch star had this to say... https://t.co/FgHBcGOMW9 @DHunt94_TX @JJWatt @katyisd @mrhsmavericks https://t.co/Bu4gvOFHPv
Danielle Hunter’s Reason for Not Wearing No. 99 With Texans Is All Class https://t.co/OzbRuGSa2N
Danielle Hunter says he'd never ask to wear J.J. Watt's No. 99 in Houston. https://t.co/gNYvUfqVPs
Houston Texans edge rusher Danielle Hunter says he won’t touch former Texans player J.J. Watt’s #99 and will switch to #55 #Texans #Sarge @TheTexansWire @JJWatt https://t.co/rWn1q4SbD7
Danielle Hunter said he’s asked to wear No. 55 rather than 99 because that number belongs to JJ Watt.
Danielle Hunter on wearing No. 99: "That's JJ's number. I'm not even messing with that. I'm leaving that to him. I've decided to possibly wear No. 55."