T.J. Watt sustains calf injury ahead of Steelers' Paris game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has incurred a calf injury just days before the team's Week 7 matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. Initially reported as resting due to non-injury-related reasons, Watt was limited during practice following the injury sustained on Thursday. The Steelers are monitoring his condition and hope for his improved participation leading up to the game on Sunday. Watt has been a critical player for Pittsburgh since being drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
- •Watt picked up a calf injury during practice on Thursday.
- •He was initially resting before this injury occurred.
- •The Steelers face the Saints in Paris on Sunday.
- •Watt has recorded significant stats in his career with the Steelers.
- •Team will assess Watt's status prior to the game.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers' T.J. Watt dealing with surprise injury before Week 7 Paris game vs. Saints
"The Pittsburgh Steelers saw T.J. Watt pick up a new injury ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
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