UPDATE — FRIDAY, DEC. 12Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt underwent successful surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J. and wife Dani said in social media posts Friday.”Recovery timeline is still TBD, but all went well and he is being released from the hospital today. He and his family are very appreciative of everyone’s kind words and well wishes,” J.J. Watt said in his post.VIDEO ABOVE: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin talks about T.J. Watt’s statusAfter practice on Friday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said T.J. Watt was “at home resting comfortably” and is out for Pittsburgh’s Monday night game against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium.Tomlin said he did not have a possible timeline for how long Watt will remain out of action.Watt’s brother and wife posted that the injury happened Wednesday after “a dry needling treatment session at the facility.”Dry needling is a treatment used by physical therapists and acupuncturists to treat pain and movement issues, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The medical professionals insert needles under the skin to target trigger points in muscles.Dani Watt posted, “Thank you for all the incredible outpouring of love, prayers, and support the past couple of days. And praise God for the amazing medical teams at both hospitals!”This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.The Associated Press contributed to this article.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.PREVIOUS STORY:Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is being medically evaluated at a hospital for an issue with his lung, a team spokesperson said Thursday.Watt was said to be experiencing discomfort at Pittsburgh’s practice facility on Wednesday. Watt did not practice on Thursday, and his status for Monday night’s home game against the Miami Dolphins is in question.Head coach Mike Tomlin said not much is known about Watt’s current status.”He stayed in the hospital overnight,” Tomlin said after Thursday’s practice. “He’s got some tests and procedures ahead of him today. I talked to him last night. He was comfortable. We’ll see where it all leads us. As it pertains to his status, I don’t have a lot of clarity right now.”Meanwhile, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he is confident Watt will overcome whatever challenge he is facing.”I haven’t talked to T.J., but I would never bet against anybody in the Watt family with being able to deal with something small or large, and getting back on the field as quickly as possible,” Rodgers said. Additional information has not been provided. Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said Tomlin will provide additional information at a later time. Watt has started 56 straight regular-season games. The Steelers (7-6) are in first place in the AFC North as they prepare to host the Dolphins (6-7).Watt has led the NFL in sacks three times in his nine seasons with the Steelers. He tied a league record in 2021 when he finished the year with 22 1/2 sacks.Watt has seven sacks this year, and surpassed older brother and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on the league’s career sack list when he recorded his 115th last month.The Associated Press contributed to this article.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

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UPDATE — FRIDAY, DEC. 12

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt underwent successful surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J. and wife Dani said in social media posts Friday.

“Recovery timeline is still TBD, but all went well and he is being released from the hospital today. He and his family are very appreciative of everyone’s kind words and well wishes,” J.J. Watt said in his post.

VIDEO ABOVE: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin talks about T.J. Watt’s status

After practice on Friday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said T.J. Watt was “at home resting comfortably” and is out for Pittsburgh’s Monday night game against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium.

Tomlin said he did not have a possible timeline for how long Watt will remain out of action.

Watt’s brother and wife posted that the injury happened Wednesday after “a dry needling treatment session at the facility.”

Dry needling is a treatment used by physical therapists and acupuncturists to treat pain and movement issues, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The medical professionals insert needles under the skin to target trigger points in muscles.

Dani Watt posted, “Thank you for all the incredible outpouring of love, prayers, and support the past couple of days. And praise God for the amazing medical teams at both hospitals!”

This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for updates.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.

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Yesterday TJ had successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung suffered Wednesday after a dry needling treatment session at the facility.

Recovery timeline is still TBD, but all went well and he is being released from the hospital today.

He and his…

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Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is being medically evaluated at a hospital for an issue with his lung, a team spokesperson said Thursday.

Watt was said to be experiencing discomfort at Pittsburgh’s practice facility on Wednesday. Watt did not practice on Thursday, and his status for Monday night’s home game against the Miami Dolphins is in question.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said not much is known about Watt’s current status.

“He stayed in the hospital overnight,” Tomlin said after Thursday’s practice. “He’s got some tests and procedures ahead of him today. I talked to him last night. He was comfortable. We’ll see where it all leads us. As it pertains to his status, I don’t have a lot of clarity right now.”

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Meanwhile, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he is confident Watt will overcome whatever challenge he is facing.

“I haven’t talked to T.J., but I would never bet against anybody in the Watt family with being able to deal with something small or large, and getting back on the field as quickly as possible,” Rodgers said.

Additional information has not been provided. Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said Tomlin will provide additional information at a later time.

Watt has started 56 straight regular-season games. The Steelers (7-6) are in first place in the AFC North as they prepare to host the Dolphins (6-7).

Watt has led the NFL in sacks three times in his nine seasons with the Steelers. He tied a league record in 2021 when he finished the year with 22 1/2 sacks.

Watt has seven sacks this year, and surpassed older brother and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on the league’s career sack list when he recorded his 115th last month.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.

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