T.J. WATT NEWS

T.J. Watt injury update: Steelers pass-rusher out with groin injury vs. Raiders T.J. Watt left in the first half of Sunday's game against the Raiders with a groin injury. He is not expected to return this game, and his f...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Officially ruled out Sunday Watt (groin) will not return to Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watt suffered the groin injury early in Sunday's contest, and he has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game. The 2020 sack leader started off his season with two sacks and a fumble recovery in Week 1, but he may be forced to miss an extended period of time. Melvin Ingram is expected to see an increased workload while Watt is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' T.J. Watt, Tyson Alualu leave game vs. Raiders with injuries Steelers star T.J. Watt suffered a groin injury against the Raiders and is questionable to return. Watt had his helmet and gloves on a table...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Injures groin Sunday Watt (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Raiders, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network reports.

Impact Watt ended his offseason contract dispute by signing a four-year, $112 million contract extension before Week 1. The 26-year-old led the NFL with 15 sacks in 2020 and displayed his worth in the 2021 season opener by registering two sacks and one forced fumble. If he is unable to return, expect Melvin Ingram to see an increased workload for the remainder of Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Cowboys-Chargers make NFL 14-11 halftime history

The NFL has the first 14-11 halftime score in its 102 seasons

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schrager Cheat Sheet: Packers are on watch, while Steelers, Texans start strong

What's next for the Packers? Why did the Texans start strong? Peter Schrager has the answers in his Week 2 Cheat Sheet.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Former roommates Bosa, Elliott ready to face each other

Joey Bosa and Ezekiel Elliott have been close friends since arriving as freshmen at Ohio State in 2013

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers, Raiders going for a 2-0 start after Week 1 rallies

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are both going for a 2-0 start when they meet at Heinz Field

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant defensive front gives Steelers D plenty of options

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping their dominant defensive performance in a Week 1 win over Buffalo carries over to a Week 2 matchup with Las Vegas

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers upend expectations with decisive victory in Buffalo

The Pittsburgh Steelers showed they're not quite ready to fade into the background by rallying past Buffalo in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up two sacks in win Watt recorded three solo tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Bills.

Impact Watt became the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history when he signed a four-year, $112 million contract extension Thursday, and his talent was on full display in the season opener. The 26-year-old led the league with 15 sacks in 2020 and picked up right where he left off in Sunday's victory.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today, Week 1

NFL Today, Week 1

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray put NFC West's firepower on display in respective victories

Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray had sizzling starts, and the Steelers rallied to stun the Bills in Week 1's early action.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Steelers rally to beat Bills 23-16 to open season

Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers’ new-look offense overcame a slow start, Ulysees Gilbert returned a blocked punt 9 yards for a touchdown and Pittsburgh rallied to a season-open...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't-Miss Play: T.J. Watt shows relentless motor on strip-sack of Josh Allen Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt shows relentless motor on strip-sack of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • NFL.COM

T.J. Watt Has Badass Response to Being Highest-Paid Defender The Pittsburgh Steelers and T.J. Watt finally agreed on a gargantuan contract extension ahead of Week 1 after some concerns that he could ho...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Steelers' T.J. Watt on weight of being top-paid defender: 'I'm built for this' Though there were bumps in the road to get there, it all worked out for T.J. Watt and the Steelers. Now, following it up becomes paramount,...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • NFL.COM

T.J. Watt embracing expectations after landing massive deal

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

T.J. Watt's guarantee: More money just means more work to help Steelers win a ring Anticipation is one of T.J. Watt’s strong suits as a tenacious pass rusher. He hasn’t racked up more sacks in his first four seasons than...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Steelers sign LB T.J. Watt to new 5-year contract Watt’s reported annual salary ($28 million) eclipses the five-year, $135 million deal ($27 million annually) the Los Angeles Chargers signed...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bouchette's mailbag: The Steelers' T.J. Watt talks have already set a bad precedent The Steelers allowed Watt to not practice while waiting for a new contract. Will they do the same for Minkah Fitzpatrick next year?

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Steelers, T.J. Watt agree to lucrative extension Ben Roethlisberger believes T.J. Watt is perhaps the best player in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to pay the game-wrecking o...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

T.J. Watt signs new $122M deal with Steelers ahead of season opener Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt signed a new five-year contract Thursday afternoon, ending a summer-long negotiation that had become contentio...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers sign T.J. Watt to new $122M deal ahead of season opener Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt signed a new five-year contract Thursday afternoon, ending a summer-long negotiation that had become contentio...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

AP source: Steelers, Watt agree to lucrative extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made outside linebacker T

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS