Steelers' TJ Watt Suffers Knee Injury, Status in Jeopardy for Postseason

Watt, One of the NFL's Top Pass Rushers, Injured in Victory

Pittsburgh Steelers star edge rusher TJ Watt suffered a knee injury in Saturday's victory over the Cleveland Browns, putting his status in jeopardy for the playoffs.

Watt, a Vital Part of the Steelers' Defense

Watt, one of the best pass rushers in the NFL, has been a key cog in Pittsburgh's defense. His 22.5 sacks in 2021 tied Myles Garrett for the league lead, and he was named the Defensive Player of the Year. Watt's injury is a significant blow to the Steelers' hopes of making a deep playoff run.

Steelers Place Watt on Injured Reserve

The Steelers placed Watt on injured reserve on Friday, meaning he will miss at least the next six weeks. This likely rules him out for the first round of the playoffs, which are set to begin on January 14.

Tomlin: Watt Likely Out for at Least One Playoff Game

On Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin said that Watt is likely out for at least one game of the playoffs. He added that the team will evaluate Watt's progress on a week-to-week basis.

Steelers' Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance

Watt's injury casts a cloud over the Steelers' playoff hopes. Pittsburgh has a talented defense, but Watt's absence will be a major loss. The Steelers will need other players to step up in his absence if they want to make a deep playoff run.