The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a major blow in their Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens when star linebacker T.J. Watt left the game with a left knee injury. Watt, who is in his fourth season with the Steelers, was injured in the first quarter and did not return to the game.
The injury occurred when Watt was attempting to tackle Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. He immediately grabbed his left knee and was taken to the locker room for further evaluation. The Steelers later announced that he would not return to the game due to the injury.
Watt has been a key part of the Steelers defense since he was drafted in 2017. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl three times and was named First-Team All-Pro in 2018. He also led the NFL in sacks in 2020 with 15.
The severity of Watt’s injury is not yet known, but it could be a major blow to the Steelers’ defense if he is forced to miss an extended period of time. The Steelers have already lost defensive tackle Stephon Tuitt for the season due to a torn pectoral muscle.
The Steelers will likely provide an update on Watt’s status in the coming days. Until then, it remains unclear how long he will be out and what impact his absence will have on the team.
