T.J. Watt - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Deadspin | Steelers LB T.J. Watt (lung) practices for first time since procedure Deadspin | Steelers LB T.J. Watt (lung) practices for first time since procedure

17 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Steelers LB TJ Watt returns to practice two weeks after surgery to repair collapsed lung

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Officially limited to open Week 17 Watt (chest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watt missed the Steelers' last two games while recovering from a procedure to repair a partially collapsed lung. The veteran pass rusher was able to log a limited practice to open the week, and he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's AFC North tilt against the Browns if he were to fully practice by Friday. His return would likely result in rookie Jack Sawyer reverting to a rotational role behind Watt and Alex Highsmith.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Watt injury update is huge news for Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt showed a clear sign of progress at practice on Wednesday that gives hope he could play in Wee...

21 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Back at practice Watt (lung) was spotted participating in Wednesday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact The 31-year-old missed the Steelers' Week 16 win over the Lions while recovering from a partially collapsed lung, but he's already returned to the field Wednesday. In 13 appearances this season, Watt has tallied 53 total tackles, including 7.0 sacks, seven passes defensed, with an interception, and three forced fumbles. The All-Pro edge rusher likely needs to practice in full Thursday or Friday in order to avoid an injury designation in the Week 17 matchup against the Browns.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

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Potential participation in Week 17 Coach Mike Tomlin has no new updates on Watt (lung), but implied there may be participation in the early parts of Week 17, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Watt has seemed to be solely focused on recovering from his partially collapsed lung, but Tomlin's comments today implied that the coaching staff is aware of the outside linebacker's progress and that he might have a chance to participate in practice this week. If the Steelers can take the win over the Browns on Sunday, they would clinch the AFC North, and Watt would have a stress-free Week 18 to further recover before Wild Card Weekend.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Supports DK Metcalf After Fan Incident, Suspension

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has thrown his support behind wide receiver DK Metcalf following an incident with a fan and subsequent...

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Supports DK Metcalf After Fan Incident, Suspension

Mike Tomlin Addresses T.J. Watt's Week 17 Status Amid Lung Injury Mike Tomlin is hoping to know soon whether or not T.J. Watt will have a shot at suiting up for the Steelers in Week 17.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says he supports suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf after fan incident

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has thrown his support behind wide receiver DK Metcalf

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Mike Tomlin gives the latest major update on Steelers' T.J. Watt Mike Tomlin is unsure if T.J. Watt will return to practice this week as he works his way back from a partially collapsed lung.

1 DAY AGO • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers' Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Watt Both Voted To Eighth Pro Bowl Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt and safety Jalen Ramsey were both voted to their eighth Pro Bowl on Tuesday.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Parity is one of the pillars of the NFL. Steelers have spent a record 22 years defying it

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a little bit of history in their 29-24 victory over Detroit

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Adam Schefter Issues Brutal Report Regarding Steelers' T.J. Watt Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt's status is "murky and uncertain" moving forward, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Return date murky Watt (lung) is focusing on getting healthy, and a date for him to return to action is uncertain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact 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 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tomlin's Steelers confirm if T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig will play for Pittsburgh against Lions Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the final status of T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig ahead of a crucial game against the Lio...

4 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers rule out three starters for Lions game, including T.J. Watt The Steelers will be without three starters against the Detroit Lions.

5 DAYS AGO • PENNLIVE.COM

Not playing vs. Detroit Watt (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Rule Out T.J. Watt, Two Others For Week 16 Game Vs. Lions The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that T.J. Watt won't play in Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions due to a partially collapsed lung.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Report: Steelers' T.J. Watt Unlikely To Play Week 16 Vs. Lions NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday that Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt "appears unlikely to return" in Week 16.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Lions and Steelers face each other Sunday with both needing a victory to keep pace in playoff hunt

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Detroit Lions on Sunday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No practice Thursday Watt (chest) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watt remains sidelined at practice and he continues his recovery from surgery undergone to address a collapsed lung. He missed Monday's win over the Dolphins and appears an unlikely candidate to retake the field in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Lions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NFL Players Aren't Worried About Dry Needling Despite TJ Watt's Collapsed Lung

NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers’ TJ Watt.

DECEMBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Players Aren't Worried About Dry Needling Despite TJ Watt's Collapsed Lung

Dry needling is common around the NFL, and players aren't worried despite Watt's collapsed lung

NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers’ T

DECEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Steelers appear to be in desperation mode on defense after latest move With T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig dealing with health issues, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reached desperation mode on defense.

DECEMBER 18 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

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