T.J. Watt Cleared to Return for Steelers–Ravens With AFC North on the Line
His return follows surgery for a partially collapsed lung that he says resulted from a rare dry-needling complication.
Overview
- Watt practiced fully this week, carries no injury designation, and said he feels ready and "excited to play."
- Sunday night’s matchup will decide the AFC North, with Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes also at stake.
- He missed three games after Dec. 10 surgery and moved from limited work on Dec. 24 to full participation this week.
- Watt attributed the lung issue to dry needling at the team facility and said he will step away from that treatment.
- Through 13 games this season, he has 53 tackles, seven sacks, seven pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.