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T.J. Watt Faces Uncertain Recovery After Lung Surgery
12/18/2025
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Story summary
- Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is recovering from surgery for a partially collapsed lung after dry needling.
- J.J. Watt, T.J. Watt’s brother, says he is handling the situation day by day.
- Return timing remains uncertain, with conflicting reports on whether he will play this season.
- The Steelers are preparing to face the Detroit Lions without Watt, and Coach Mike Tomlin said he and other injured players were not practicing.
