Anyone who watches the Steelers can see that OLB T.J. Watt gets held far more than it’s called. It’s something that Watt and the Steelers have been dealing with for years, ever since Watt emerged as the best pass-rusher in football, but it’s not something the team is complaining about or using as an excuse. Speaking to the media today, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said it’s something the Steelers have no control over and they know Watt is going to continually get held.
“The great pass rushers get held. They’ll hold him this week. We have to fight through that because that’s out of our control.