TJ Watt injury update: Pittsburgh Steelers make decision on LB's status vs. Browns on Sunday

by: Daniel Hager 5 hours ago DanielHagerOn3

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially ruled out All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt (collapsed lung) for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. He returned to practice this week, but will miss his third consecutive game.

A win for Pittsburgh would clinch a postseason berth for the 11th time in the past 16 seasons. Even a loss by the Baltimore Ravens to the Green Bay Packers Sunday night would send the Steelers back to the AFC Playoffs.

The Steelers ruled out LB T.J. Watt (lung) for Sunday vs. Cleveland.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 26, 2025

Watt has played in 13 games this season. In his ninth NFL season, the four-time First Team All-Pro boasts 53 tackles, seven sacks, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the eighth time, but it remains up in the air whether he’ll play or not.

T.J. Watt has missed three straight games due to lung injury

The Wisconsin alum remains well on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Across his nine year career, Watt has recorded 515 tackles, 115 sacks, 36 forced fumbles, 14 fumble recoveries, and eight interceptions. This season, Pittsburgh’s defense allows 363.1 yards per game (fifth worst in NFL) and 23.3 points per game (17th best in NFL).

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