This is why you do not play your starters during a preseason game.
During the Steelers final preseason game against the Lions, TJ Watt would end up taking a shot to his knee that made him leave the game.
He has since been ruled out for the game.
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Here’s video of the hit to his lower region:
Watt left himself with a lot to accomplish if he wants an encore of his 2021 season.
Watt tied the NFL’s official single-season sack record with 22.5 and was named the league’s defensive player of the year as a result of his efforts.