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Steelers' T.J. Watt Had Hole in His Lung

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping for the best with star linebacker T.J. Watt, but they're also being cautious about the situation. The team announced that Watt was hospitalized with a lung issue and spent the night getting care and being overlooked.

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Steelers' TJ Watt Has Mysterious Problem With Lung Revealed After New Report

The Pittsburgh Steelers had to deal with a relatively scary situation on Wednesday and fans found out not too long after the TJ Watt had to be hospitalized due to an issue with his lung.

T.J. Watt News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 12

Latest On Steelers OLB T.J. Watt

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Steelers OLB T.J. Watt went into the team’s facility on Wednesday morning to get a workout in. Pelissero says Watt finished doing his lift and went for his normal treatment, but was in some pain.

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Alarming Red Flags Threaten Steelers' Defense Against Miami In Week 15

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Steelers Sign Former West Virginia Standout

The Pittsburgh Steelers caught the injury bug once again, with constant injuries being the headline of the tough win against the Baltimore Ravens in the previous week.

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T.J. Watt News / Steel City Underground / December 12

How the Steelers can compensate if Watt misses Week 15

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released information on star veteran T.J. Watt saying that he had experienced lung pain following Wednesday’s practice and was being medically evaluated, missing practice on Thursday.

T.J. Watt News / Steeler Nation / December 12

'Can Be Life Threatening': Well-Known Doctor Worried Steelers' TJ Watt Could Be Facing Scary Situation

It was business as usual for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday as the team returned from a rare day off on Wednesday with a Monday Night Football contest on the horizon.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 12

Former Steelers DB Announces NFL Retirement

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now in a fully new era of defensive back play. With James Pierre, Brandin Echols and Kyle Dugger being the new faces of the Steelers' secondary, the team is far from the era of Minkah Fitzpatrick and Levi Wallace.

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Rodgers has hilarious reaction to Rivers' return to NFL, Colts

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While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Rodgers was asked about Rivers' shocking return to the NFL.

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Aaron Rodgers Not Worried About TJ Watt’s Lung Injury: 'Never Bet Against Anybody In The Watt Family'

Aaron Rodgers joined the Pittsburgh Steelers with the vision that any offensive shortcomings would be offset by the stout defensive unit led by TJ Watt, Cam Heyward, and others.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Dolphins vs. Steelers bold predictions for Week 15 Monday Night Football clash

The suddenly competitive Miami Dolphins received encouraging injury news for De’Von Achane. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers got the same thing for D.K.

T.J. Watt News / Field Level Media / December 11

Red-hot Dolphins head to frigid Pittsburgh with T.J. Watt's status in doubt

The Pittsburgh Steelers and visiting Miami Dolphins each are working to improve their chances of making the playoffs as they prepare to clash on Monday night.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Steelers 42-Year-Old QB Aaron Rodgers Reacts to Philip Rivers' Decision to Return to NFL

Aaron Rodgers had an unwanted distinction stolen away from him earlier this week. The 42-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is no longer the NFL's elder statesman.

Alex Highsmith News / Steeler Nation / December 11

Steelers' Teryl Austin Reveals The True Impact Of A 'Healthy' Alex Highsmith

The Pittsburgh Steelers might need their edge rusher depth to step up, as superstar linebacker TJ Watt suffered an unfortunate lung injury this week at practice and is currently questionable for Week 15.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11

Aaron Rodgers shares why he is happy about Philip Rivers’ comeback

Philip Rivers has made an NFL comeback at the age of 44, and that has Aaron Rodgers happy for at least one reason. Rivers had retired after the 2020 season, but he decided to sign with the Indianapolis Colts this week after they sustained injuries to quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard.