Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 3 showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals because of a groin injury, the team announced Saturday.
Watt, 26, suffered the injury last week against the Las Vegas Raiders.
"I think it was a tweak here or there and then tried to push through it," Watt told reporters. "Just trying to be smart at the end of the day, ultimately. It's a long season."
The Wisconsin product is one of the best defensive players in the league.
He is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro selection who tallied 53 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, seven passes defended and two forced fumbles last season.