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Former Wisconsin Badgers star has been hospitalized with an unusual injury

Former Wisconsin Badgers star was hospitalized after experiencing lung discomfort on Wednesday.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers' star outside linebacker was taken to a hospital for further evaluation after injuring a lung during treatment at the team facility.

The Steelers announced in a statement that he will not attend Thursday's practice, and his status for Monday night's game vs. the Miami Dolphins is now up in the air as well.

"TJ Watt is currently in a local hospital for furhter medical evaluation of his lung after experiencing discomfort at the practice facility on Wednesdsay.