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T.J. Watt is basically irreplaceable for the Steelers. Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer are ready to try.
T.J. Watt enjoys being a mentor. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands it's part of the job when you're among the best in the world at what you do. Still, the perennial Pro Bowler has long leaned into it, particularly when it comes to Nick Herbig.
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt underwent surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during a dry-needling session and will miss Monday’s game.
The shock of standout outside linebacker T.J. Watt having surgery on Thursday should wear off by the time the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Miami Dolphins on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium.
Upon learning that Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt was hospitalized with what was later revealed to be a partially collapsed lung that required
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Watt underwent surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung suffered after a routine dry-needling treatment at the team facility. Rapoport added that while the issue can sometimes heal on its own, Watt’s situation required immediate intervention.
Pittsburgh Steelers All-World linebacker T.J. Watt's punctured lung required a procedure that will keep him out of action for at least Week 15's Monday Night Football battle with the Miami Dolphins. Pittsburgh is 1-10 in regular-season games he has missed through Watt's illustrious career,
It didn’t look good for T.J. Watt at first. The four-time first-team All-Pro appeared in bad shape after seemingly injuring his foot against the Eagles on Sunday. Watt had been rushing Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and pulled up following an awkward step.
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