T.J. Watt Faces 'Hack-a-Shaq' Strategy, Says Steelers' Defensive Coordinator

Despite the alleged strategy, Watt remains second in the league with 14 sacks, just one behind Khalil Mack.

T.J. Watt, edge-rusher for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has expressed frustration over the lack of holding penalties enforced by NFL officials during his plays.
Steelers' defensive coordinator, Teryl Austin, has compared Watt's situation to the 'Hack-a-Shaq' strategy used in the NBA, where players would foul Shaquille O'Neal to force him to the free-throw line, exploiting his weakness.
Despite the alleged 'Hack-a-Shaq' strategy, Watt is second in the league with 14 sacks, one behind Khalil Mack.
Watt was forced to watch several plays from the sidelines with an apparent injury after offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. got away with what seemed like an uncalled hold.
The NFL rulebook states that offensive holding will not be called if a defensive player uses a 'rip' technique that puts an offensive player in a position that would normally be holding.