T.J. Watt’s Basic Stats
T.J. Watt's Injury Guide% chance misses at least 2 quarters
1- 17√1-% Inj/Season
Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable
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| Date | League | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2017 | NFL | Inguinal Groin Pull Grade 1 | Watt missed just 1 game -- the only absence of his rookie year. |
| Sep 19, 2021 | NFL | Inguinal Groin Strain Grade 2 | Watt suffered a groin injury in Pittsburgh's loss to the Las Vegas Raider. He missed one game |
| Nov 14, 2021 | NFL | Inguinal Hip Strain | Watt suffered a hip injury during Pittsburgh's game vs. the Lions. He missed one game. |
| Nov 14, 2021 | NFL | Knee Strain Grade 1 | Watt suffered a knee injury during Pittsburgh's game vs. the Lions. He missed one game. |
| Dec 9, 2021 | NFL | Inguinal Groin Pull Grade 1 | Watt suffered a groin injury during Week 14's game against the Vikings. |
| Sep 11, 2022 | NFL | Chest Pectoral Tear Grade 3 | Watt managed to avoid surgery. |
| Aug 20, 2022 | NFL | Knee Tear | Watt had arthroscopic surgery while sidelined for a torn pectoral. The injury stemmed from the preseason. |
| Jan 6, 2024 | NFL | Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 | Watt suffered a sprained left MCL in Week 18 vs. the Ravens. He was unable to play in the Wild Card round. |
| Dec 7, 2023 | NFL | Head Cranial Concussion Grade 1 | Watt sustained a concussion in Week 14 vs. the Patriots. He returned to play the following game. |
T.J. Watt's Preseason Player AnalysisT.J. Watt (knee) will miss playoff opener
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin confirmed Tuesday that Edge T.J. Watt (knee) will miss Sunday's playoff game at Buffalo. That likely leaves rookie Nick Herbig as the playing-time leader in Watt's spot opposite Alex Highsmith.
T.J. Watt dealing with Grade 2 sprain of left MCL
J.J. Watt reports that the injury to his little brother's knee isn't as bad as originally feared. He says Steelers Edge T.J. Watt sustained a mere Grade 2 sprain to his left MCL. That could still knock the younger Watt out of Pittsburgh's playoff opener. But it gives him a better chance to play than previous reports or a tear or Grade 3 sprain. We'll see about Watt's status heading into Wild Card weekend.
Steelers believe T.J. Watt suffered left MCL tear vs. Ravens
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Steelers believe Edge T.J. Watt suffered a Grade 3 sprain to his left MCL in Saturday's win over the Ravens. Watt reportedly wanted to re-enter the game after sustaining the injury, but the team would not let him. He'll have further testing to confirm what is typically a multi-week injury. If the Steelers make the playoffs -- they need some help Sunday -- we'll see whether Watt can return for the opener.
Update: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that it's believed to be an MCL tear. That would seem to make Watt unlikely to play in the playoffs, if Pittsburgh qualifies.
T.J. Watt clears concussion protocol; Alex Highsmih still in question
The Steelers announced Wednesday that an independent neurologist has cleared Edge T.J. Watt to play this weekend against the Colts. Watt entered the concussion protocol after the loss to the Patriots but should be set for Week 15 IDP lineups. Edge Alex Highsmith remains in the concussion protocol, however
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