Trent Jordan Watt, star linebacker of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was placed in concussion protocol this Saturday for the blow to the head he suffered last Thursday in his team’s 18-21 loss to the New England Patriots.
TJ Watt is the most lethal quarterback rusher in Steelers history with 91.5 quarterback sacks. In this campaign he is number two with the most passer takedowns; He has 14, one less than the leader, Khalil Mack, of the Chargers.
Trent Jordan hit his head on the first play of the game against the Pats in week 14 of the 2023 NFL season.
It happened in an action in which when trying to penetrate the protection pocket to pressure Bailey Zappe he slipped and in his fall crashed into the knee of Ezekiel Elliott.
The five-time Pro Bowl selection was dazed for a moment on the field, left the game to be checked in the medical tent, but minutes later returned to action to play the rest of the game.
On Friday morning the team reported that Watt suffered some dizziness and migraines, and this Saturday he was placed in the concussion protocol that will keep him out of action until further notice.
The injury to Trent Jordan Watt is a tough blow for the defense of coach Mike Tomlin’s team, which also entered Alex Highsmith, another linebacker, into concussion protocol on Thursday.
This season, Pittsburgh has lost Cole Holcomb to injury at that position, who in Week 9 suffered a shocking blow to his left knee that required surgery and ended his season.
A week later, Kwon Alexander was released due to the Achilles tendon rupture he suffered in the game against the Packers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in third place in the North division of the American Conference (AFC) with seven games won and six lost.
Until week 14 they are in eighth place in the AFC, outside the playoff spots, to which seven teams qualify.
2023-12-10 21:41:53
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