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Steelers Rule Out T.J. Watt After Lung Surgery

Following a dry needling procedure that led to his hospitalization, Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has been ruled out of the Steelers Monday Night Football bout against the Miami Dolphins.

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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.

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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.

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TJ Watt suffered collapsed lung while receiving treatment from Steelers

TJ Watt was confirmed to have suffered a collapsed lung on Friday, with the cause of the injury being a treatment at the team’s facility. Watt’s brother JJ posted on X Friday that TJ Watt underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a partially collapsed lung he suffered a day earlier.

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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.

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

JJ Watt Detailed What Really Happened To Steelers Star TJ Watt Causing Collapsed Lung

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in the national media throughout the week as star defender TJ Watt was hospitalized after experiencing lung discomfort on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 12

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Reacts To Scary TJ Watt Health News

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to try and continue moving in the winning column with a Week 15 matchup at Acrisure Stadium against the Miami Dolphins.

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Three Reasons Steelers Could Lose to Dolphins

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the favorites heading into their Week 15 primetime bout with the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium, but a win is far from a sure thing for them.

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Major updates on Watt's lung issue, status for Dolphins game revealed

Major updates on T.J. Watt's lung issue, status for Dolphins game revealed

During Friday's edition of NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" program, league insider Tom Pelissero revealed the exact nature of Watt's issue.

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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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Browns coach linked with Michigan job amid uncertainty

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

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