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Steelers’ TJ Watt Hopes to Avoid Surgery on Torn Pectoral Muscle

Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year TJ Watt left the Steelers–Bengals game early on Sunday due to a pec injury.

The Pittsburgh pass rusher was evaluated on Monday, but no further details were provided on the extent of the injury. Moving forward, Watt reportedly wants to get second and third medical opinions about his potential torn pec, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Right now, medical teams will be trying to figure out if Watt has a torn pec or if the muscle is just strained. If it is indeed torn, the 27-year-old will likely need surgery, likely ending his season.