Steelers Defensive Star TJ Watt Leaves Preseason Game With Concerning Knee Injury (VIDEO)

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.

I really hope TJ Watt isn't hurt pic.twitter.com/OiJwCEOiYX

— alex (@highlghtheaven) August 28, 2022

now TJ Watt is injured??? pic.twitter.com/Q501OaCVMu

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) August 28, 2022

He has since been ruled out for the game.

TJ Watt won't return due to a knee injury. He was cut early in the game, stayed in for a while and then headed to the locker room.

— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) August 28, 2022

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Steelers have ruled out TJ Watt for remainder of today’s game vs. Detroit due to a knee injury.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 28, 2022

Here’s video of the hit to his lower region:

TJ Watt's knee injury occurred here pic.twitter.com/vdQXwhjTbx

— alex (@highlghtheaven) August 28, 2022

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.