Steelers T.J. Watt played with dislocated finger, torn ligaments vs. Ravens
What makes Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt so special goes well beyond his play on the field. Noted for his unsatiable appetite to become better, and toughness that rivals a two-dollar steak, Watt is a different breed. But perhaps nothing encapsulates that more than what he played through on Sunday: Say Watt? Now […]
What makes Pittsburgh Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt so special goes well beyond his play on the field.
Noted for his unsatiable appetite to become better, and toughness that rivals a two-dollar steak, Watt is a different breed.
But perhaps nothing encapsulates that more than what he played through on Sunday:
Say Watt?
Now if that doesn't scream Pittsburgh Steelers, then I don't know what does. In fact, the injury is so significant, that it will require surgery. But Watt is seemingly brushing that off, analogous to what he does against opposing tackles:
From a competitive standpoint, Watt has proven that if he can move, he will play. Last season had to be one of the toughest of his career seeing as the pec injury was obviously a major one, even though he still only missed seven games, when that injury usually knocks players out for the year.
So Watt will power on. He currently leads the NFL in sacks and just turned 29 years old, meaning he's in the prime of his career and putting up performances that resemble a Hall of Famer.
So It's certainly not the birthday gift he was hoping for, but knowing the Watt's and T.J.'s personality, he probably will throw some dirt on it and keep it moving.
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