The city of PhiladelphiaDuring the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, T.J. Watt, the outside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, sustained an injury. Halfway through the rep, Watt came up lame after attempting to bend over the edge while being blocked. He staggered off the field with assistance after collapsing in agony. With the injury, Watt entered the medical tent.
#Steelers #NFLpic.twitter.com/9pIW0bDHZH The T.J. Watt injury
Although Watt’s specific ailment is unknown, he was replaced for the remainder of the game by Preston Smith and Nick Herbig. Alex Highsmith kept playing the opposite position from those players. Jeremiah Moon is another depth addition for the Steelers.
Late in the season, Watt sustained ailments. He had a serious MCL sprain in the season finale against the Baltimore Ravens last year. The Steelers’ season came to an end when they struggled against the Buffalo Bills the next week. Even if Watt had recovered, it would have taken him several weeks to play.
The Steelers’ edge rusher position has seen a lot of injuries. Highsmith has missed time due to ailments to his ankle and groin. Herbig’s hamstring strain kept him out of action for more than a month.
Watt’s absence will be a major setback for the Steelers if it lasts for an extended period of time. In only one week, the Steelers will visit the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.
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