Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is being medically evaluated at a hospital for an issue with his lung, a team spokesperson said Thursday.VIDEO ABOVE: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin talks about T.J. Watt’s statusWatt was said to be experiencing discomfort at Pittsburgh’s practice facility on Wednesday. Watt did not practice on Thursday, and his status for Monday night’s home game against the Miami Dolphins is in question.Head coach Mike Tomlin said not much is known about Watt’s current status.”He stayed in the hospital overnight,” Tomlin said after Thursday’s practice. “He’s got some tests and procedures ahead of him today. I talked to him last night. He was comfortable. We’ll see where it all leads us. As it pertains to his status, I don’t have a lot of clarity right now.”Meanwhile, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he is confident Watt will overcome whatever challenge he is facing.”I haven’t talked to T.J., but I would never bet against anybody in the Watt family with being able to deal with something small or large, and getting back on the field as quickly as possible,” Rodgers said. Additional information has not been provided. Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said Tomlin will provide additional information at a later time. Watt has started 56 straight regular-season games. The Steelers (7-6) are in first place in the AFC North as they prepare to host the Dolphins (6-7).Watt has led the NFL in sacks three times in his nine seasons with the Steelers. He tied a league record in 2021 when he finished the year with 22 1/2 sacks.Watt has seven sacks this year, and surpassed older brother and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on the league’s career sack list when he recorded his 115th last month.The Associated Press has contributed to this article.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

PITTSBURGH —

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is being medically evaluated at a hospital for an issue with his lung, a team spokesperson said Thursday.

VIDEO ABOVE: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin talks about T.J. Watt’s status

Watt was said to be experiencing discomfort at Pittsburgh’s practice facility on Wednesday. Watt did not practice on Thursday, and his status for Monday night’s home game against the Miami Dolphins is in question.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said not much is known about Watt’s current status.

“He stayed in the hospital overnight,” Tomlin said after Thursday’s practice. “He’s got some tests and procedures ahead of him today. I talked to him last night. He was comfortable. We’ll see where it all leads us. As it pertains to his status, I don’t have a lot of clarity right now.”

Meanwhile, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he is confident Watt will overcome whatever challenge he is facing.

“I haven’t talked to T.J., but I would never bet against anybody in the Watt family with being able to deal with something small or large, and getting back on the field as quickly as possible,” Rodgers said.

Additional information has not been provided. Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten said Tomlin will provide additional information at a later time.

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Watt has started 56 straight regular-season games. The Steelers (7-6) are in first place in the AFC North as they prepare to host the Dolphins (6-7).

Watt has led the NFL in sacks three times in his nine seasons with the Steelers. He tied a league record in 2021 when he finished the year with 22 1/2 sacks.

Watt has seven sacks this year, and surpassed older brother and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on the league’s career sack list when he recorded his 115th last month.

The Associated Press has contributed to this article.

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