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J.J. Watt Reportedly Underwent Surgery for Leg Injury, Faces 'Long Recovery'

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt underwent surgery after suffering a tibial plateau fracture in Sunday's 42-34 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday.

According to Rapoport, Watt didn't suffer ligament damage but still faces a "long recovery."

Watt addressed his injury on Twitter:

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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