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Texans' Danielle Hunter explains why he won't wear J.J. Watt's No. 99

The Houston Texans gave their Super Bowl hopes a big-time boost this week when they signed four-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter to a two-year contract.

Hunter is one of the most athletic edge rushers in the NFL, and by pairing him with Defensive Rookie of Year Will Anderson Jr., the Texans instantly stand among the top defensive end duos in the league entering 2024. However, shortly after news of his deal with Houston broke, a bit of a debate surfaced on social media and the local radio stations.

Throughout his eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Hunter wore the No.