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T.J. Watt’s Return Remains Uncertain After Lung Surgery as Doctors Plan Re‑Evaluation

ESPN reports his priority is full recovery with doctors gauging if Week 17 is even possible.

Overview

  • Steelers ruled Watt out for Sunday against the Lions, his second consecutive missed game.
  • Adam Schefter reports Watt’s timeline is murky, with a medical check next week to assess any chance of playing in Week 17.
  • Watt underwent surgery on Dec. 12 to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained after a dry-needling session at the team facility.
  • J.J. Watt said his brother is taking recovery day by day, and T.J. Watt has not addressed the media since the injury.
  • Pittsburgh is shuffling edge depth for Detroit, with Nick Herbig ruled out and Jack Sawyer set for his first career start alongside Alex Highsmith.