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October 8, 2022 TJ. Watt recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, which is expected to delay his return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, sources told ESPN. Watt, who had already recovered from a pectoral muscle tear, underwent knee surgery for a preseason injury that carried over into the regular season. , according to sources. The star was originally scheduled to be out for six weeks with a chest injury sustained in the season opener in Pittsburgh, allowing him to return on Oct. 30 against the Eagles. But knee surgery is likely to delay Watts return by at least another week. or two, according to sources, meaning the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year wasnt able to return until after the Steelers Week 9 bye. Pittsburgh hosts the Saints in Week 10 ahead of a Week 11 matchup against the Colts on Monday night. Football The Steelers wont be pushing Watt back and will be keeping a close eye on how his knee and chest muscles are reacting. However, the team no longer expects Watt to return from a week ago, sources said. Watts arthroscopic knee surgery took place the same week that his brother, Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watts suffered atrial fibrillation and had to shock his heart back to a normal rhythm. The elder Watt played three days after promotion and recorded three tackles and two abandoned passes in Arizonas win over the Panthers last weekend. The Steelers have struggled without Watt, the cornerstone of their defense, recording just three sacks in his absence. for the last three games. Since Watts rookie season in 2017, the Steelers are 0-7 when he doesnt play, including 0-3 this year ahead of Sundays game in Buffalo against the Bills. The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly received good news Tuesday: Star pass rusher T.J. Watt will miss the entire season after sustaining a pectoral muscle tear in Week 1. Instead, Watts will be out for at least six weeks.According to NFL Networks Ian Rapoport, the Steelers were initially concerned that Watt would need season-ending surgery. But according to Rapoport, the tear was not a tendon and therefore did not require the surgery that saved Watts season. Watt, 27, was named Defensive Player of the Year last season and looked set for another fantastic year with a sack and an interception in Week 1. In the fourth quarter of Pittsburghs win over Cincinnati, Watt appeared to be injured. With seconds remaining in regulation, Watt attempted to tackle Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow before leaving the field. Watt was unable to return as the game went into overtime. Without Watt, the Steelers beat the Bengals 23-20. The Steelers defense looked strong in a win in Week 1. The Steelers defense looked dominant in the win over the Bengals. Pittsburgh forced Burrough into five turnovers, including four steals and a fumble. Pittsburgh may boast a strong defense without Watt, but losing him hurts. In addition to being the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Watt made four consecutive Pro Bowls and was named to the All-Pro team for three straight seasons. There will be no replacement for his production on the field, so the Steelers will need some defensive players to get up to speed while Watt recovers from injury. Fortunately, it looks like Pittsburgh will be without Watt for just over a month.T.J. Watt will miss the remainder of the 2022 season. (Photo: Joe SargentGetty Images) November 11, 2022 PITTSBURGH - For the first time this season, the Steelers will be without linebacker T.J. Watt will take the field in the regular season at Acrisure Stadium. Watt said Friday that he plans to start Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, meaning he will be activated from injured reserve before Saturdays game. 4:00 PM ET Im very excited, Watt said. Its been a long time. I feel really, really good about the week Ive had andWatt hasnt played since the Week 1 win against the Cincinnati Bengals after tearing his pectoral muscle in the final minutes of regulation. He underwent arthroscopic surgery while at IR for a preseason knee injury. But Despite his long absence, the defensive end of the years NFL return says he doesnt expect to be restricted in his first game action.I never play 100 percent of snaps anyway.Just eight sacks in his seven-game absence.Watt is hoping though that he can ignite in the second half.Its incredible, Watt said of his return. Finally put the helmet back on and step onto the field, just feel the emotions and feel in the stadium again. alive. Huge to hit a guy on the head when hes played well, get the boys partying, bring the juice, bring the spark, some energy, thats all Thats what I can ask for when its football time and Im looking forward to it. It.

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