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NFL players weigh dry needling risks after T.J. Watt's collapsed lung

On Nov. 30, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt's late-November episode prompted NFL players to reassess dry-needling treatments after his Nov. 23 and Nov. 30 games.
Following late-November play, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt appeared in games on Nov. 23 and Nov. 30, with players discussing the episode in Dec. 2 and Dec. 14 settings.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride said he heard about what happened to Watt but plans to continue weekly dry-needling sessions despite the episode.
Some players are weighing safety concerns versus recovery benefits when deciding on dry-needling treatments, and those split decisions could influence treatment choices across teams in the NFL.
Major coverage spanning late November into December indicates reactions reported by Matt Freed, Erin Hooley and Ashley Landis, signaling a developing story with potential league-wide impact.

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