Texans player tweets gruesome throwback pic of leg bruise — PHOTO

By TODD DEWEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

9 years ago

Dec 7, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) before the start of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. (Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports)

Houston defensive end J.J. Watt (99), celebrating sack with teammates against the Steelers, is the most dominant defensive player in the NFL, maybe even the Most Valuable Player. (Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) is blocked by Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) on Oct. 5, 2014 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Tim Heitman/USA TODAY Sports)

Sep 28, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) rushes against Buffalo Bills tackle Seantrel Henderson (66) during the game at NRG Stadium. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)

Simply put, J.J. Watt is a freak. And we mean that in the best possible way.

The Houston Texans defensive end shared a photo in advance of “Throwback Thursday” of a gruesome leg bruise he apparently suffered in the first half of last season’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

As ugly as the bruise appears, it didn’t slow down Watt one bit. He stayed in the game and returned an interception 80 yards for a touchdown in the second half.

Check out the photo below.