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Steelers confirm T.J. Watt had knee surgery

By Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 05: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 05, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

By Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ top pass-rushing threat T.J. Watt had arthroscopic knee surgery, which is expected to further delay his return while being sidelined by a pectoral injury, the team confirmed.

The team provided no further details except to confirm the report first published by ESPN on Saturday.

Coach Mike Tomlin is expected to provide an update following the Steelers game at the Buffalo Bills.

Watt was the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year last season, and has been sidelined since getting hurt during a season-opening 23-20 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

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