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Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker T.J. Watt Treated for Lung Issue

  • On December 11, 2025 the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that edge rusher T.J. Watt was rushed to a local hospital with sudden lung discomfort, a midweek development with potential playoff impact.
  • At practice on Wednesday, T.J. Watt reported lung discomfort to the team's medical staff, and Burt Lauten signaled he could miss Week 15 while Mike Tomlin will provide updates.
  • In 13 games this season T.J. Watt has posted seven sacks and 53 tackles, and he has started 56 straight regular-season starts, showing his career durability.
  • If Watt is unavailable for Monday night, Nick Herbig would step in as the replacement, and the Pittsburgh Steelers face a crucial game against the Miami Dolphins.
  • Watt recently recorded his 115th career sack and the Steelers' three-year, $123 million contract extension means his potential absence could reshape the AFC North race with three pivotal games remaining.
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Steelers star TJ Watt had surgery for partially collapsed lung, his brother JJ says

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt had surgery for a partially collapsed lung and is being released from the hospital, his brother J.J. Watt said.

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Pittsburgh's star supporter suffered discomfort in training and his involvement with the Dolphins is in doubt, the team reported.

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Steelers' Watt in hospital for evaluation of 'lung situation'

Pittsburgh's star pass rusher T.J. Watt was in hospital Thursday for evaluation of his lung after experiencing discomfort at the Steelers' practice facility, the NFL team said in a statement.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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