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12/11 11:53 CST Steelers LB TJ Watt hospitalized after experiencing discomfort
in his lungs
Steelers LB TJ Watt hospitalized after experiencing discomfort in his lungs
By WILL GRAVES
AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) --- Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is in
the hospital after experiencing discomfort in his lungs.
Team spokesman Burt Lauten said the seven-time All-Pro and 2021 NFL Defensive
Player of the Year was sent to the hospital on Thursday after initially
reporting the discomfort to the club's medical staff on Wednesday.
The 30-year-old Watt's status for Monday night's visit from Miami is uncertain,
Lauten said. Watt has started 56 straight regular-season games for Pittsburgh
(7-6).
Watt has led the NFL in sacks three times in his nine seasons, all with the
Steelers. He tied a league record in 2021 when he finished the year with 22 1/2
sacks.
Watt has seven sacks in 2025 and recently surpassed older brother and
three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on the league's career
sack list when he recorded his 115th last month.
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