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TJ Watt As He Exits Steelers Game: "I Tore My Pec"

NFL Week 1 - The Pittsburgh Steelers have put up a valiant defensive effort in their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, they may have suffered a fatal season-long wound with the potential loss of defensive end T.J. Watt.

Watt exited the game late in the fourth quarter. Broadcast cameras caught Watt telling someone that he may have suffered a brutal injury.

Looks like TJ Watt is saying “I tore my pec” pic.twitter.com/JWpq6oyAwh

— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) September 11, 2022

Watt was taken to the locker room for further evaluation.