Pittsburgh Steelers LB TJ Watt injured vs. Eagles

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers defense suffered a massive blow in their Week 15 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles when outside linebacker TJ Watt suffered a left foot/lower leg injury late in the game.

Watt went down with just under five minutes left in the fourth quarter after a play in which he chased quarterback Jalen Hurts. He immediately fell to the ground holding his foot as trainers rushed over to examine him. After a quick moment on the field, he was able to walk off under his own power, heading for the blue medical tent with trainers.

If Watt is unable to play up front, the Steelers defense is about to lose its best performance. Against the Eagles, he tallied two sacks before the injury and had 11.5 sacks on the season. The Defensive Player of the Year favorite continued his dominant run in the NFL, but as Pittsburgh pushes for a playoff spot and the AFC North crown, Watt could be an injury that makes things more difficult.

Without Watt, the Steelers will turn to Nick Herbig and Preston Smith to work opposite Alex Highsmith at outside linebacker. Jeremiah Moon is also available off the bench.

This is a development story. Steelers On SI will continue to provide details on Watt’s injury as more information becomes available.

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