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Derek Watt: Calls end to career
Derek Watt announced Tuesday via his personal Instagram account that he has retired from professional football.Watt last suited up for Pittsburgh in 2022, and he served as the Steelers' top fullback for three seasons after beginning his career in 2016 with the Chargers, who drafted him in the sixth round. With the 31-year-old now hanging up the cleats, Pittsburgh star pass rusher T.J. Watt (knee) is the last of three Watt brothers remaining in the NFL, with J.J. Watt having retired after the 2022 season.
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Steelers' Derek Watt: Reaches end zone in Week 18
Derek Watt rushed once for one yard and a touchdown during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 28-14 win over Cleveland on Monday.Watt was on the field for just six offensive snaps Monday, but he scored a rushing touchdown for the first time this season to help lead the Steelers to the win. He rushed nine times for 21 yards and a touchdown while securing all five of his targets for 11 yards and another score this season. The 30-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason after spending the last three seasons in Pittsburgh.
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Steelers' Derek Watt: Accounts for five yards in win
Derek Watt carried once for four yards and recorded a one-yard reception in Monday's 24-17 win over the Colts.The veteran fullback played only five snaps on offense in the win and has yet to see his snap share climb above 10 percent in any of his 11 appearances on the season. He's thus far carried four times for eight yards while adding four receptions for eight yards and a touchdown on four targets.
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Steelers' Derek Watt: Minimal work during regular season
Derek Watt recorded one carry for one yard while securing all three of his targets for 15 yards during the 2021 regular season.Watt was held without a touch during his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020, and he played primarily on special teams during the 2021 campaign. Najee Harris established himself as the Steelers' top backfield contributor during his rookie season, so Watt is unlikely to play a significant offensive role in 2022.
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Steelers' Derek Watt: Renegotiates contract
Derek Watt agreed Thursday with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a restructured contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Networkreports.Watt's restructured deal will free up $880,000 in cap space for Pittsburgh, with the team likely converting some of his base salary into a signing bonus. Though he didn't handle any carries during his inaugural campaign with the Steelers last season, Watt played an important role as a blocker and special-teams contributor when healthy.
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Steelers' Derek Watt: Full speed at practice
Derek Watt (concussion) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.Watt entered the league's five-step concussion protocol after a scary incident during Monday's loss to the Bengals. He's apparently made a quick recovery, working at full speed in practice to start the week, and he'll be in the lineup for the Week 16 matchup against the Colts.
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Steelers' Derek Watt: Ruled out for remainder of contest
Derek Watt (concussion) has been ruled out for remainder of Monday's contest against the Bengals, Burt Lauten of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.It was a scary moment early in Monday's contest as Watt's helmet collided with Alex Erickson's knee after a Pittsburgh punt, leaving Watt motionless on the field for several minutes. He was eventually able to walk off the field with some assistance. He'll now likely enter the league's concussion protocol, leaving his status for next Sunday's matchup with the Colts in question.
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Steelers' Derek Watt: Questionable to return
Derek Watt is being evaluated for a concussion and is considered questionable to return to Monday's game against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Watt took a scary knee to the helmet on the game's first punt early in the first quarter. While he was able exit under his own power, he was noticeably woozy. Should he ultimately get ruled out, his absence will primarily be felt on special teams.
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Steelers' Derek Watt: Returns in full Wednesday
Derek Watt (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Watt was unavailable for Sunday's win over the Titans due to the hamstring injury, but he's back at practice Wednesday with no limitations. The 27-year-old has played only 25 offensive snaps in his four appearances this season.
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Steelers' Derek Watt: Won't play Sunday
Derek Watt (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Watt has been unable to practice this week due to the hamstring issue and won't be available for Week 7. The 27-year-old missed Week 5 due to the injury but was back for last week's win over the Browns, though he apparently never fully recovered.
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