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Why was T.J. Watt hospitalized? What to know about Steelers star's lung 'discomfort'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have the inside track to the AFC North title this year, but the team may be without its top defensive player moving forward.

Pittsburgh announced that T.J. Watt was hospitalized on Thursday, forcing him to miss practice ahead of the team’s game this week against the Miami Dolphins . Watt has played in every game this season, and his absence would be a major blow to the Steelers’ defense.

It’s still early in Watt’s medical evaluation, but the injury was serious enough that he had to leave the facility entirely to receive treatment at a hospital. Here’s the latest on Watt.

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Why was T.J. Watt hospitalized?

On Thursday

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