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0:35BREAKING: T.J. Watt (Lung) Says He's 'Excited to Play' vs Ravens
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0:27BREAKING: LB T.J. Watt (Lung) Out at Lions | Sun, 4:25 ET
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1:36T.J. Watt Out With Partially Collapsed Lung
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1:31What Will The Recovery Timeline Look Like For T.J. Watt?
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1:24Jonathan Jones Talks The Latest On T.J. Watt After Surgery
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0:37Breaking News: T.J. Watt undergoes surgery for partially collapsed lung
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1:16Steelers Being Careful With T.J. Watt's Health
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1:03T.J. Watt Finally Comes Alive as Patriots Fumble the Game Away
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1:55Realistic Expectations for Steelers After T.J. Watt Signing
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1:02T.J. Watt Becomes Highest Paid Non-QB, Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson Up Next?
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1:26T.J. Watts' New Deal Nearly Equals J.J.'s Career Earnings
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0:30BREAKING: Steelers, T.J. Watt Agree to a 3-Year, $123M Extension
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1:58NFL Before Week 1: Steelers Must Re-Sign T.J. Watt
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Holdout Watch: Watt, Hendrickson, McLaurin, Stewart, Parsons
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0:50Steelers Have No Interest in Trading T.J. Watt
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2:13Are the Steelers & Cowboys Costing Themselves More Money by Waiting?
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1:50Steelers Minicamp: T.J. Watt May 'Hold In' Without Deal by Training Camp
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1:51T.J. Watt Absent From Mandatory Minicamp as He looks for a Long-Term Deal
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0:50T.J. Watt Not at Mandatory Minicamp Today
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0:58Next Moves for Steelers: Extend T.J. Watt, Sign Aaron Rodgers
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| Regular Season | 55 | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Post Season | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top T.J. Watt News
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Logs seven sacks in regular season
Watt tallied 55 tackles (23 solo), including seven sacks, along with two interceptions, eight pass defenses, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 14 regular-season appearances in 2025.
Watt missed three of the Steelers' final four games of the regular season due to a partially collapsed lung. While most of his total numbers were down from the 2023 and 2024 campaigns -- when he didn't miss any games -- he was still relatively efficient in 2025 and finished third on the team in sacks despite missing three matchups. Watt returned to action for the team's Week 18 matchup against the Ravens and will continue to be available to begin the playoffs. The 2017 first-round pick signed a three-year, $123 million contract extension with Pittsburgh ahead of the 2025 season, so he'll remain a focal point for the team's defense in 2026.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Cleared to play against Baltimore
Watt (lung) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday night's AFC North clash against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
The veteran pass rusher was able to log a full practice Friday and will return from a three-game absence due to a partially collapsed lung that required a procedure to repair. Watt's return is crucial for a Steelers defense that will have its hands full containing the lethal duo of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, as the two teams battle for the AFC North division title and the No. 4 seed that comes with it. Watt played at least 80 percent of defensive snaps in 11 of 13 regular-season games, but he could have his snap count limited given the nature of the injury he overcame to play Sunday, which would result in Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer being used more heavily in the rotation with Watt and Alex Highsmith.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Limited practice Wednesday
Watt (lung) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Watt logged a trio of limited practices last week but missed his third consecutive game in Week 17. There have been multiple reports that Watt is gearing up for a return Sunday against Baltimore in a game that will decide the AFC North.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Optimistic for Week 18
Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports that coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic about Watt (lung) being available for the Week 18 showdown with the Ravens.
Watt has missed three consecutive weeks with a partially collapsed lung, and having the premier pass rusher available for Sunday's matchup could be huge for the Steelers' defense. The game will determine the AFC's No. 4 seed and the loser will be eliminated from playoff contention. Therefore, if the outside linebacker is unable to return for the game, his season could be over. Watt logged limited practices throughout Week 17, so a full practice at any point this week would be a positive sign pointing towards the 31-year-old's ability to suit up for Week 18.
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Steelers' T.J. Watt: Week 18 status uncertain
Watt's (lung) status for Sunday's season finale against the Ravens is considered "up in the air," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Watt has missed the Steelers' last three games while recovering from a partially collapsed lung that required surgery. The winner of Sunday's matchup between the Steelers and Ravens will decide the AFC North and determine which team earns the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoffs, which may be a factor in determining whether Watt plays in at least a limited capacity. Rookie fourth-rounder Jack Sawyer and Nick Herbig have both stepped into more prominent roles on defense over the last three weeks and likely will be used heavily in a rotation against Baltimore, regardless of whether Watt is cleared to play.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 252 lbs |
| Birthplace: Waukesha, WI |
| Age: 31 |
| School: Wisconsin |
| Experience: 9 |