Following a scary medical emergency that led to hospitalization for a collapsed lung, defensive captain T.J. Watt was ruled out for the Steelers’ Monday night game against the Miami Dolphins. Speaking to the media yesterday, head coach Mike Tomlin declined to share any further information. He gave the usual answers that he was focused on the next game and would update the media when he had more information.
NFL analyst and retired NFL player J.J. Watt provided the most detailed report to date on his younger brother:
Yesterday TJ had successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung suffered Wednesday after a dry needling treatment session at the facility.