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Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens get major Lamar Jackson, T.J. Watt updates
T.J. Watt needs a full week of practice to return from a partially collapsed lung while Lamar Jackson’s back contusion status will be decided as the week progresses.
- Monday, both teams reported uncertainty about availability for Sunday as neither T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker, nor Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback, is certain to play in the AFC North decider that will decide the division title and playoff berth.
- Watt is sidelined after surgery on December 11 for a partially collapsed lung, while Jackson missed the Packers game recovering from a back contusion sustained on Dec. 21.
- Coach Mike Tomlin says Watt needs a full week of practice before clearance, as he was only a limited participant this week.
- A healthy Watt would be a game-changer given his seven sacks and three forced fumbles, boosting the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense at Acrisure Stadium next week.
- Wednesday's practice is a critical checkpoint for clearance, with Mike Florio reporting Watt a long shot while Ian Rapoport and team practice reports offer more optimistic updates.
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Steelers' Mike Tomlin Gives Near Opposite Updates on T.J. Watt, Darnell Washington
The Pittsburgh Steelers will not have tight end Darnell Washington against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that Washington underwent surgery on his broken arm and is not expected to play again this season.But edge rusher T.J. Watt could still suit up for the de facto playoff game against the Ravens.“Optimistic about his potential inclusion in this game,” Tomlin said to the media. “We’ll work him up …
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