Steelers' T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith Enter Concussion Protocol

Injuries continue to plague the Steelers' linebacker corps as they prepare for a crucial game against the Colts.

T.J. Watt, the 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, has been placed in concussion protocol after reporting symptoms to the Pittsburgh Steelers' medical staff.
Watt's injury occurred during a game against the New England Patriots, where he took an inadvertent knee to the face mask from Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott.
Watt's teammate, Alex Highsmith, also entered concussion protocol after the same game.
The Steelers' linebacker corps has been hit hard by injuries this season, with inside linebackers Kwon Alexander and Cole Holcomb already out for the year.
The Steelers, currently with a 7-6 record, will play against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 16.