T.J. Watt‘s status for his return to the field has been uncertain following an injury sustained during a recent game. Questions about the star linebacker’s availability have surfaced as the Pittsburgh Steelers look ahead to their next NFL game.
Here are all the details on T.J. Watt’s injury.
How did T.J. Watt get injured?
T.J. Watt’s injury scare during the Steelers’ game against the Eagles on Sunday left fans concerned. The linebacker seemed to injure his foot while rushing Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in the fourth quarter. Watt took an awkward step during the pass rush and immediately pulled up, showing signs of discomfort. He remained on the field for a while before walking off with the help of the team’s medical staff.
Watt was quickly escorted into the blue medical tent for evaluation before sitting on the bench, visibly in pain. The medical team focused on his left ankle. After a few moments, Watt was seen walking to the locker room with a slight limp for further assessment.
Watt’s injury marked a frustrating moment for Pittsburgh, whose playoff hopes took a hit with the loss, dropping their record to 10-4. The extent of Watt’s injury remains unclear, leaving fans anxiously awaiting updates.
When will T.J. Watt return to play for NFL?
T.J. Watt’s status for Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens remains in question following an ankle injury he sustained during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. After the game, Watt reassured fans that X-rays on his left ankle came back negative. Despite the injury, Watt had an impressive outing, recording two sacks and forcing a fumble before leaving the game in the fourth quarter.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Watt is dealing with a low ankle injury but expressed hope that it won’t keep him sidelined for an extended period. Watt has been a defensive standout this season, accumulating 11.5 sacks and leading the league with six forced fumbles.
