T.J. Watt’s no stranger to long-term injuries but he hasn’t been sidelined since his college days. Though he’s battled injuries throughout his NFL career, his Week One pec injury was the first multi-week injury of his professional career, changing Watt’s perspective and appreciation for the game once he returns to the field.
Speaking to reporters Friday, Watt said it’s been hard to sit and watch.
“It’s a tough game,” he said via a team transcript. “it just gives me more of a reason to not take this game for granted. Like I said, it sucks not being able to practice and not being able to play.