T.J. Watt injury update: Steelers LB leaves Ravens game with knee injury after collision

The Steelers suffered a significant blow in their game against the Ravens on Saturday, with linebacker T.J. Watt exiting early after suffering a knee injury following a collision with teammate Montravius Adams.

The Wisconsin football alum fell to the ground clutching his knee after the hit, and was eventually taken to the locker room and ruled out for the rest of the game. Earlier in the game, Watt joined his brother J.J. as the only two players in NFL history to log multiple 19-sack seasons.

Here's a look at the play that took Watt out:

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What is T.J. Watt's injury?

Watt suffered an injury to his left knee when he collided with Adams.

The defender fell to the ground clutching his knee and eventually went to the locker room. He was then ruled out for the rest of the game.

According to Ian Rapoport, early beliefs point to an MCL sprain, which would sideline Watt for several weeks.

This section will be updated as more info becomes available.

T.J. Watt injury update

Watt was quickly ruled out of the game against the Ravens, but no further information was provided on his prognosis.

Per Rapoport, Watt is believed to have suffered a Grade 3 MCL sprain. If that is confirmed, it would sideline Watt for several weeks, affecting a possible playoff appearance.

This section will be updated as more information becomes available.

T.J. Watt injury history

As far as NFL superstars go, Watt has managed to stay relatively healthy throughout his impressive career. He has played 15-plus games in every season except 2022, when he suffered a pectoral tear. Watt played 10 games that season, the fewest of his career.

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