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J.J. Watt arrived in Arizona on Monday afternoon with a message for Cardinals fans.

“I’m very excited,” he said shortly after getting off a plan flown by Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill.  “My wife and I are very excited to be here. Mr. Bidwill, Steve (Keim), everybody here has been unbelievable so far and I’m just excited to get started. I’m very excited to get to work, get to know the people of Arizona and to go to work and try to help them win a championship.

“The one thing I can promise you is I’m gonna work my ass off every single day to make you proud. I’m very proud to be a part of the Bird Gang and the Red Sea, so let’s get started.”

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Watt is reportedly signing a two-year contract with the Cardinals for $31 million with $23 million guaranteed.

The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year became a free agent last month when he was released by the Houston Texans and broke the news on his own Twitter account on Monday morning that he was signing with the Cardinals.

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NFL writers have raved about Watt’s fit in Arizona since the announcement and reaction has been very positive to the defensive standout’s deal with the Cardinals.

Watt’s arrival in Arizona has the Valley buzzing.

Other Arizona sports teams and athletes (and a prominent Cardinals fan) welcomed Watt via social media.

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