Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was having a great night in Baltimore in the regular season finale against the Ravens and one play ended everything for him.
Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt left Pittsburgh’s Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens with a left leg injury and the diagnosis is not looking good.
Watt landed awkwardly after jumping and colliding with teammate Montravius Adams. He laid out on the ground as medical personnel attended to him before they helped him up and eventually walked him to the locker room.
According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Watt is believed to have suffered a torn MCL injury.
If the Steelers make the playoffs, he is unlikely to be able to play.
“TJ Watt is believed to have suffered a torn MCL, pending further tests. Bad news if Pittsburgh makes the playoffs,” he reported.
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The Steelers have clinched another winning season under coach Mike Tomlin, as they are 10-7 after beating the Ravens in the final game of the 2023 NFL season.
The Steelers need either Buffalo or Jacksonville to lose to get into the playoffs.
Watt not only leads the NFL with 19 sacks, but he’s also the second player in league history to have multiple seasons of at least 19 sacks, joining older brother J.J.
