Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt has been hospitalized for further evaluation after experiencing discomfort in his lung Wednesday, the team announced.
Watt's injury occurred while he was receiving treatment at the team facility, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He won't practice Thursday, and his status for Monday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins remains uncertain.
"He stayed overnight in the hospital. He has a lung situation that's being addressed," head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Thursday, according to Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
"I think he has some testing and so forth ahead of him this afternoon. And that's all I know at this juncture. He and I communicated last night. He was comfortable, and that's all I have really at this point."
The 31-year-old suited up in over 87% of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps in their victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14. He hasn't missed a game since the 2022 campaign.
Watt signed a three-year, $123-million extension in July, making him the third-highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL. He has 18 quarterback hits, 10 tackles for loss, and seven sacks in 2025.
Pittsburgh heads into Monday night with the top spot in the AFC North, holding a 7-6 record.
