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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Ruled out for Monday Night Football
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Friday that T.J. Watt (chest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Dolphins and is "resting comfortably" at home after having undergone a procedure on his lung Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.Watt underwent surgery Thursday to repair a partially collapsed lung, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports, and he's since been released from the hospital. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Watt will require rest and recuperation before being cleared for a return to the starting lineup. As such, his status for Week 16 against the Lions will also need to be monitored. With Watt slated to miss his first game of the season on Monday night, expect Nick Herbig to handle a starting role on defense versus Miami.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Looking unlikely for Monday
T.J. Watt had a tiny hole in his lung repaired after being taken to a hospital Thursday and appears "unlikely" to play Monday against the Dolphins, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.According to Pelissero, the lung issue isn't viewed as a long-term concern, but Watt will need to rest up and recuperate from the recent operation before being cleared to return to game action. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Thursday that Watt was "comfortable" after getting the lung issue addressed, but noted that the star edge rusher's status for Monday's game was "up in the air." However, unless Watt returns to practice by Saturday, he would seem to be a long shot to play Monday. If Watt ends up missing his first game of the season, Nick Herbig would likely move into a starting role at outside linebacker in his stead.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Hospitalized with lung issue
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that T.J. Watt won't practice Thursday to undergo further evaluation on his lung after he was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital upon experiencing discomfort Wednesday at the team's facility.According to a statement from the team, Watt's "status for Monday night's game versus Miami is in question," and head coach Mike Tomlin "will provide more updates at the appropriate time." If the star edge rusher isn't available to play Week 15, Nick Herbig would likely step into a starting role at outside linebacker opposite Alex Highsmith.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Full participant Thursday
T.J. Watt (toe) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Watt did not practice Wednesday but his upgrade to full participant Thursday essentially eliminates any doubts about his ability to suit up for Sunday's divisional clash against the Ravens. The 31-year-old logged just 1.0 sacks in three matchups with the Ravens during the 2024 regular season and postseason.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Dealing with toe injury
T.J. Watt (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Watt played his normal allotment of snaps in last Sunday's loss to the Bills, recording four tackles on 82 percent of the defensive downs. It's unclear when he picked up the toe issue. On the season, Watt has logged 47 tackles (18 solo), including 7.0 sacks, 17 QB hits, seven pass breakups, including one interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 12 contests.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Strip sack in loss
T.J. Watt recorded five total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Bears.Watt was able to get to the quarterback for the third time in four weeks, recording strip sack of Caleb Williams in the second quarter that caused a fumble which was ultimately recovered for a touchdown by teammate Nick Herbig. The sack was also the linebacker's 115th of his career, passing his older brother J.J. Watt's 114.5 career sacks. On the year, T.J. Watt has compiled 43 total tackles (18 solo), including 7.0 sacks, while also adding an interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 11 contests.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Sacks Herbert in Week 10 loss
T.J. Watt recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense during the Pittsburgh Steelers' 25-10 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.Watt was responsible for the Steelers' fifth and final sack of the game in the fourth quarter, when he took down Justin Herbert for a three-yard loss that caused the Chargers to punt on the next play. Watt has recorded at least 0.5 sacks in six of his last seven games, and his 6.0 sacks (through nine regular-season games) leads the Steelers and is tied for 15th most in the NFL.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Productive versus Green Bay
T.J. Watt recorded six tackles (two tackles) in Pittsburgh's loss versus the Packers on Sunday.Watt had a bounceback performance after having logged just one tackle in the team's Week 7 loss to Cincinnati. The 31-year-old has registered just 4.0 sacks this season, which is well short of his typical output, but he'll look to be more productive during the second half of the season.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Minimal impact in Week 7 loss
T.J. Watt recorded 0.5 sacks in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't get much pressure on Joe Flacco throughout the game, and Watt had an underwhelming performance. He did manage a key sack in conjunction with Cameron Heyward, late in the fourth quarter to force a Bengals punt two plays later. Watt has 4.0 sacks on the season, all of which have come in his last four contests.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Productive in Week 6 win
T.J. Watt posted five tackles, including 0.5 sacks, along with two defensed passes Sunday in a 23-9 victory against the Browns.Watt's half-sack came on a third-down play in the second quarter and resulted in a Cleveland punt. It was the third straight game in which Watt has gotten to the QB, and pushed his season mark to 3.5 sacks. Watt was deemed a non-participant in practice for rest purposes both Monday and Tuesday this week, but he's not at risk of missing Thursday night's clash against Cincinnati.
T.J. Watt
#90 LB / Pittsburgh Steelers / EXP: 9YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 252 lb Age: 31 College: Wisconsin Bye 5Fantasy Points by Week
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