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Steelers Rookie Gets Huge Opportunity After T.J. Watt Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the possibility of playing their Week 15 matchup without superstar defender T.J. Watt. Following a lung injury, Watt was hospitalized for further testing and evaluation.

T.J. Watt News / Athlon Sports / December 12

T.J. Watt Out: How to Handle the Steelers Defense in the Fantasy Playoffs

Pittsburgh Steelers All-World linebacker T.J. Watt's punctured lung required a procedure that will keep him out of action for at least Week 15's Monday Night Football battle with the Miami Dolphins.

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DK Metcalf News / Steeler Nation / December 12

Steelers' DK Metcalf Reveals Why Pittsburgh's New WR Duo Won His Respect In Crucial AFC North Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers are riding high after their massive win in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens. They held off a late charge to win 27-22 in a game that gave the Steelers control over the AFC North.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 12

Patrick Queen Detailed Steelers' Big Mistake That Sent TJ Watt To The Hospital

Pittsburgh Steelers superstar pass rusher TJ Watt had a major health scare on Wednesday after he was hospitalized with lung discomfort. Now, on Friday, more details have emerged about what truly happened.

Yahya Black News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 12

Steelers Rookie Yahya Black Has Injury Setback

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive lineman Yahya Black's practice participation took a step back as he deals with a shoulder injury ahead of the team's Week 15 game against the Miami Dolphins.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 12

Steelers' Art Rooney II Has Been Getting 'Preposterous' Soft Treatment From Media And Fans Over TJ Watt Injury

Worst-case scenario may have just happened for the Pittsburgh Steelers: it is now confirmed that superstar edge rusher TJ Watt had surgery to repair his lung after a dry needling accident during treatment on Wednesday and is out for the upcoming Week 15 game.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 12

Steelers Star Suffers Knee Injury Before Dolphins Game

Another member of the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive line is dealing with an injury ahead of the team's Week 15 primetime game against the Miami Dolphins.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 12

Steelers' Defense Contains 1 Valuable Player That Deserves Way More Recognition In 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14, winning 27-22 in a game that solidified the Steelers atop the AFC North and puts them in prime position to win the division with four weeks left in the regular season.

Derrick Harmon News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Derrick Harmon Proving to be Steelers’ Secret Ingredient on Defense

Derrick Harmon has had a rollercoaster of a rookie season. He’s in and out of the lineup with various nagging injuries. When he has been on the field, his numbers haven’t been eye-popping.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 12

Steelers may seriously benefit from tensions running high in Baltimore: 'I think Lamar is checked out'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an extremely up and down season, but the team still finds itself leading the AFC North and in complete control of its own destiny.

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T.J. Watt News / Field Level Media / December 12

Steelers' T.J. Watt has surgery for collapsed lung

Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt is recovering from surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J. Watt posted Friday on social media.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 12

Bengals Activate LB Shaka Heyward From Injured Reserve

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they activated LB Shaka Heyward from injured reserve on Friday. Heyward was placed on injured reserve after suffering a hairline fracture to his fibula in late October. Heyward, 25, signed with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of Duke following the 2023 NFL Draft.

T.J. Watt News / Pro Football Rumors / December 12

Steelers’ T.J. Watt Undergoes Surgery On Partially Collapsed Lung

Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt was admitted to the hospital with a lung injury on Wednesday. Watt has since undergone successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 12

Browns coach linked with Michigan job amid uncertainty

A report from last weekend revealed that Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees interviewed for the Penn State Nittany Lions' vacant head coach

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