Steelers’ T.J. Watt at hospital having lung evaluated

pittsburgh– steelers star pass rusher tj watt He is at a local hospital for further evaluation of his lungs after experiencing discomfort at the practice facility on Wednesday, and has been informed of his condition for Monday’s game. miami dolphins “That is in question,” team spokesman Burt Lauten said in a statement.

“When he was at the facility yesterday he was feeling some discomfort, and so we took him to the doctors and they’re going through some procedures,” coach Mike Tomlin said after Thursday’s practice. “He stayed in hospital overnight. He has a lung problem which is being treated. I think he’s going to have some tests etc this afternoon and that’s all I know at the moment.

“…His status for Monday night is really up in the air. I think what happened this afternoon is going to provide more information for us.”

Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Watt suffered a lung injury while being treated at the team facility on Wednesday. Sources said Watt has since been hospitalized.

Tomlin said he “learned” of the incident while Watt was in the team cafeteria sometime Wednesday.

“We know he’s doing better, but it definitely hurts when one of our guys is in the hospital,” the fellow pass rusher said. alex highsmithWho said that he has been in touch with Watt for the last few days.

“…It’s definitely a scary situation, tough situation. I’m just praying for him. I know he’s getting better.”

The NFL Players Association is aware of the situation and has been in contact with Watt and his representation.

Watt had six tackles, including one for loss, and a quarterback hit in Sunday’s win against the Ravens, where he played 68 (88%) defensive snaps.

The former Defensive Player of the Year and four-time All-Pro, who signed a three-year, $123 million extension in July, has 18 quarterback hits and 10 tackles for loss as well as 7 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 1 interception in 13 games this season.

Watt’s condition was not among the health concerns mentioned by coach Mike Tomlin in Tuesday’s press conference. Tomlin will provide more updates on Watt at “the appropriate time,” Lawton said in his statement.

“I haven’t talked to TJ,” quarterback aaron rodgers “But I would never bet against anyone in the Watt family being able to deal with anything small or big and getting back on the field as quickly as possible,” Thursday said.