Former Steelers Player Uncovered Why TJ Watt Struggled In 2025

[SteelerNation.com News]

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2025 season did not end the way many hoped, after the team earned an AFC North title and a home playoff game. The team's defense struggled mightily at times, and the pass rush, which is usually the strong point, was not quite as dominant as usual. Not to say there weren't some bright moments, but compared to previous years, it wasn't as good as it usually is. One of the reasons for this was star edge rusher TJ Watt's play. He suffered a freak lung injury that sidelined him for several games, but even when he was healthy, things just didn't feel the same. This led to some speculation of the team making a potential trade involving Watt, but his contract and play make that very difficult to happen.

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