Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt hospitalized after experiencing discomfort in his lungs

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is in the hospital after experiencing discomfort in his lungs.

Team spokesman Burt Lauten said the seven-time All-Pro and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year was sent to the hospital Thursday after initially reporting the discomfort to the team’s medical staff Wednesday.

The 30-year-old Watt’s status is uncertain for Monday night’s home game against the Miami Dolphins, Lauten said. Watt has started 56 straight regular-season games for the Steelers (7-6).

Watt has led the NFL in sacks three times in his nine seasons, all with the Steelers. He tied a league record in 2021 when he finished with 22½ sacks.

Watt has seven sacks in 2025 and recently surpassed older brother and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on the league’s career sack list when he recorded his 115th last month.

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