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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Return date murky
T.J. Watt (lung) is focusing on getting healthy, and a date for him to return to action is uncertain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Schefter indicates that Watt's focus is simply on recovering from his partially collapsed lung, with a return to play currently a secondary concern. The star linebacker has already been ruled out for Sunday's Week 16 game against Detroit, and it's not clear if he even has a chance to play in Week 17 against Cleveland. Watt would need to get medical clearance for him to return against the Browns, though Schefter suggests that "ideally Watt gets more time to recover" from the lung injury.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Not playing vs. Detroit
T.J. Watt (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Watt continues to be sidelined due to a partially collapsed lung that he underwent surgery for during Week 15 prep, which will result in the superstar pass rusher being sidelined for Sunday's contest. Watt would likely have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity to have a realistic chance of returning for the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 17 road tilt against the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 28. With Watt out and Nick Herbig (hamstring) listed as doubtful, rookie fourth-rounder Jack Sawyer could be thrust into a starting role opposite Alex Highsmith against Detroit.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: No practice Thursday
T.J. Watt (chest) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Watt remains sidelined at practice as he continues his recovery from surgery to address a collapsed lung. He missed Monday's win over the Dolphins and appears unlikely to retake the field in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Lions.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Misses practice Wednesday
T.J. Watt (lung) did not practice Wednesday.Watt is still recovering from surgery to address a collapsed lung last week. With Watt missing this past Monday night's win over the Dolphins, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig (hamstring) and Jack Sawyer paced the edge rushers in playing time for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Ruled out for Monday
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Friday that T.J. Watt has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Dolphins and is "resting comfortably" at home after having undergone a procedure Thursday to address a partially collapsed lung, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.The edge rusher has since been released from the hospital, but Watt will need time to rest up and recover from the procedure before being cleared for a return to game action, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. As such, Watt's status for Week 16 against the Lions will also need to be monitored. With Watt slated to miss his first game of the season Monday, expect Nick Herbig to move into a starting role at outside linebacker.
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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.
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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