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Steelers Get T.J. Watt Back at Christmas Eve Practice for First Time Since Lung Incident
T.J. Watt returned to limited practice after lung surgery caused by dry needling, with his Week 17 game status still uncertain, the Steelers lead the AFC North at 9-6.
- T.J. Watt returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday at Steelers practice for the first time since his lung surgery, while Coach Mike Tomlin said Watt's Week 17 status is unclear.
- Weeks ago Watt went to a Pittsburgh hospital after chest discomfort and had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung; his brother J.J. Watt posted on Dec. 12 that he was being released.
- Watt has recorded 53 combined tackles, 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks through 13 games, exemplifying his leadership and strong season stats.
- Limited practice leaves Watt's participation in Sunday’s game uncertain, as he may not have worked in team periods; AFC North clinch scenarios could affect the Steelers’ patience with his return.
- Locker-Room reaction has been positive, with veterans praising T.J. Watt's leadership while health is prioritized; teammates like Alex Highsmith say his presence lifts the Pittsburgh Steelers during their three-game win streak.
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Santa Maria Times+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt is back. Sort of.
·Calhoun, United States
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Steelers LB T.J. Watt (lung) practices for first time since procedure
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt practiced on Wednesday for the first time since undergoing a procedure to fix a collapsed lung he sustained at the team's facility Dec. 10.
·Georgia, United States
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Steelers get T.J. Watt back at Christmas Eve practice for first time since lung incident
T.J. Watt returned to practice for the Steelers on Christmas Eve, two weeks from the day he sustained a collapsed lung while receiving treatment at the...
·Pittsburgh, United States
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Week 17 Injury Report (Browns)
The Steelers began their preparation for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, working on Christmas Eve at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. The health of linebacker T.J. Watt is once again on everyone's mind. Coach Mike Tomlin had no update on Watt during his weekly press conference, after…
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