T.J. Watt makes his feelings known about Steelers' dry needling mistake

The Pittsburgh Steelers were hit with some nightmare news when it was revealed superstar pass-rusher T.J. Watt had suffered a collapsed lung. As more details emerged, it quickly became clear that Watt suffered the injury during a routine dry needling treatment, an outcome that stunned both the team and fans given the timing and severity of the situation. Initially, information surrounding the incident was murky, leaving many to question where the treatment took place, how it went wrong and whether the injury could have been prevented.

At the same time, much of the focus shifted to Watt himself, with speculation swirling about how he felt after being sent to the hospital in the middle of the season due to what was described as a mistake during treatment. With the Steelers’ playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Watt’s status for the Week 18 win-or-go-home regular-season finale against the Baltimore Ravens remained uncertain, only adding to the tension surrounding the situation.

As the week progressed, optimism began to grow on multiple fronts. Baltimore is expected to get star quarterback Lamar Jackson back, but the Steelers may be receiving a massive boost of their own. Watt is expected to play in this must-win game. According to Steelers insider Brooke Pryor, Watt does not have any ill feelings toward the organization following the incident, easing concerns about internal fallout.

"Watt says he doesn't have any hard feelings toward the organization after the dry needling accident happened at the team facility," Pryor said on Friday to her social media following.

Even more importantly, Watt is set to play in the season-defining matchup — a massive development for a Steelers team that relies heavily on his presence to survive and advance.