PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers placed star pass rusher T.J. Watt on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, dealing another significant blow to a maligned defense ahead of an AFC North matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
Watt recorded just two combined tackles against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, returning after a one-week absence caused by a knee and hip injury sustained against the Detroit Lions.
Watt has missed two previous games this season with injury, but still has 12.5 sacks in nine games.
The Steelers have already been seriously impacted by COVID-19 this season with both quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick missing time with positive tests.