UPDATE: T.J. Watt Offered Positive Update on Ankle Injury After Early Exit From Steelers’ Loss.TS.THANHDUNG

T.J. Watt was having himself another monstrous game for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday when he suddenly went down with a non-contact injury late in the fourth quarter. Rushing Jalen Hurts with the Steelers down two scores, Watt turned the corner on right tackle Lane Johnson before coming up lame and falling to the turf in apparent pain.

Watt had two sacks before exiting the lineup

The breath was caught in every Yinzer’s throat as Watt hobbled off the field and eventually had to head to the locker room, clearly frustrated. The Steelers entered the day with a 10-3 record and could afford to drop one to the Eagles—they could not afford to lose their superstar defender for, really, any amount of time. Fortunately, postgame interviews brought good news from Watt himself on that front.

The former Defensive Player of the Year informed reporters he merely rolled his ankle and his X-rays came back negative for any serious injury.

That may still mean Watt will have to miss a game or even multiple games, but negative X-rays almost certainly mean he avoided a season-ending situation. Which is all the Steelers care about. After losing to Philly, 27-13, on Sunday the team still sits at 10-4 on the year and lead the AFC North by one game. They clinched a playoff spot even with the day’s defeat. With their spot secure, the focus shifts to being healthy for the upcoming postseason run.

The Steelers play two games in the next 10 days, so it may be tough to get Watt back out there for both, even with negative X-rays. But overall a positive sign for the 30-year-old All-Pro.

Related Posts

BREAKING: Chiefs make NFL free agency decision on Charles Omenihu – maa

BREAKING: Chiefs Make NFL Free Agency Decision on Charles Omenihu The Kansas City Chiefs have officially made a decision regarding defensive lineman Charles Omenihu in the latest…

BREAKING NEWS: The "7 word" decision from Manager Brian Snitker for Orlando Arcia surprised all fans. - HTXMLB

BREAKING NEWS: The “7 word” decision from Manager Brian Snitker for Orlando Arcia surprised all fans. – HTXMLB

In a move that has stunned Atlanta Braves fans and the MLB community, Braves manager Brian Snitker has made a bold statement about shortstop Orlando Arcia that…

Aaron Rodgers makes bold statement to Green Bay Packers: “I could have retired to protect my legacy but I wanted to challenge the team because…”. G

BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers’ Bold Statement to the Green Bay Packers — A Legacy of Challenge and Controversy In a shocking turn of events, Aaron Rodgers, the legendary…

SADNEWS: Lions Star’s Injury Creates Uncertainty For 2025 Season -bb

The Detroit Lions are in a bit of a bind with the uncertain status of defensive lineman Alim McNeill for 2025. Last December, McNeill suffered a season-ending…

Breaking News: Aaron Rodgers Turns Down San Francisco 49ers Offer Worth $25 Million With Shocking Statement: “I Don’t Want to Be a Backup QB…”. G

BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers Rejects San Francisco 49ers’ $25 Million Offer — A Shocking Statement That’s Got Everyone Talking In a stunning turn of events, Aaron Rodgers has…

LATEST NEWS: A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has shaken the Thai capital, killing many people in Myanmar and Thailand. Immediately, Ceddanne Rafaela made his fans proud when he donated a large sum of money to support and rescue people after the recent earthquakes… G

BREAKING: Ceddanne Rafaela’s Heartwarming Gesture After Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand — A Call to Action That’s Got Everyone Talking In the wake of a catastrophic…