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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

TJ Watt returns after lung surgery


T.J. Watt is back. Sort of.

The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung following a dry needle treatment.

Watt was a limited participant on Wednesday. While coach Mike Tomlin said he's hopeful that Watt will be able to return this weekend when Pittsburgh (9-6) tries to wrap up the AFC North title with a win at Cleveland, Watt's availability to face the Browns remains uncertain.