30 NFL records that could be broken this season

1. J.J. Watt, Tackles for Loss Leader

We finish our list with a massive surprise. Sure, J.J. Watt announced his retirement, but we’re one Pittsburgh Steelers injury away from him joining his brother to look toward history. Watt is currently seven tackles for loss behind Terrell Suggs for most ever (the numbers obviously only go back so far, as tackles for loss wasn’t always a recognized stat).

Watt can easily beat this record even if he doesn’t play the entire season. He had 18 tackles for loss last season, and that was with a terrible Arizona Cardinals team. If he can join a Pittsburgh Steelers team amid a playoff push with most offensive schemes focusing on his brother, he might be able to break this record in three games.

Will Watt want to come out of retirement for any other situation? This all seems unlikely, but a great team looking for a playoff run could get Watt out of the booth and into the locker room. If the Kansas City Chiefs give Watt a call if they run into pass rushing injuries, do we really think he’s saying no?

Watt isn’t tethered to any team. His contract with the Cardinals ended. Of course, he didn’t want to return there. With so many options, Watt can wait it out and pick his best team.