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Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt placed in concussion protocol

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PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt is in the concussion protocol.

Watt reported the symptoms Friday morning following the Steelers' 21-18 loss to the Patriots and was subsequently placed in the protocol, per Steelers team spokesman Burt Lauten. To return to play, Watt must be cleared by an independent neurologist. The Steelers' next game is Saturday at the Indianapolis Colts.

Watt was injured on the first play of the Thursday night game when running back Ezekiel Elliott's knee hit Watt in the face at the end of a run.