Pittsburgh Steelers OLB T.J. Watt has joined fellow OLB Alex Highsmith in concussion protocol. Pro Football Talk reported the news on Twitter.
T.J. Watt is in the concussion protocol, according to the Steelers.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 9, 2023
Watt caught a foot to the face on New England’s first offensive play of the game, briefly left the game and also was under evaluation in the blue medical tent. He finished the game, however, never leaving for more than a few plays. TribLive’s Joe Rutter adds that Watt was experiencing symptoms and was placed in concussion protocol.