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Heyward Happy For Watt To Add Sacks, Win To Recent Contract Extension

Any concerns about T.J. Watt’s being unready for NFL action after he only began full practices with the team earlier this week lasted a little over 21 minutes of game action on Sunday. Back on the field against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 after returning to practice with a new, four-year contract extension, Watt broke free for a sack and forced fumble of a scrambling Josh Allen. Cameron Heyward recovered, Watt had his first sack of the 2021 season, and followed it up with his patented high kick celebration.

It was the first of a pair of sacks for Watt in Week 1, a 23-16 Pittsburgh win over the Buffalo Bills.