Reserve-Covid-19
Injury Illness
Est. Return 12/5/2021
2021 Defense Stats
TCKL
41
SACKS
12.5
INT
0
FF
3
TD
0
2021 Defense Projections
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Even though Watt rested during the Steelers' Week 17 matchup in 2020, he still led the league with a career-high 15 sacks. His efforts earned him 20 votes for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, as he finished second in voting to Aaron Donald, who received 27 votes. The Steelers unsurprisingly exercised Watt's fifth-year option prior to the 2020 campaign, so the 2021 season marks the final year of his rookie deal. Watt could draw more attention off the line in 2021 after Bud Dupree signed with the Titans during the offseason, but Watt still managed to make an impact late in 2020 after Dupree tore his ACL. In total, Watt recorded 53 tackles (43 solo), two forced fumbles and one interception in 2020. Read Past Outlooks
Tests positive for virus
Watt's placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday was the result of a positive test for the virus, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Steelers haven't immediately ruled Watt out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, which suggests he's vaccinated and won't be subject to an automatic 10-day quarantine. Even so, Watt still likely faces an uphill battle to gain clearance for the Week 13 contest, as he'll need to be asymptomatic and test negative on two occasions at least 24 hours apart before he's eligible for activation. At the very least, Watt is in line to miss practice time this week, so the Steelers will have Derrek Tuszka and Taco Charlton pick up extra reps at outside linebacker over the next few days in anticipation of the three-time Pro Bowler not being available against Baltimore.
The Steelers haven't immediately ruled Watt out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, which suggests he's vaccinated and won't be subject to an automatic 10-day quarantine. Even so, Watt still likely faces an uphill battle to gain clearance for the Week 13 contest, as he'll need to be asymptomatic and test negative on two occasions at least 24 hours apart before he's eligible for activation. At the very least, Watt is in line to miss practice time this week, so the Steelers will have Derrek Tuszka and Taco Charlton pick up extra reps at outside linebacker over the next few days in anticipation of the three-time Pro Bowler not being available against Baltimore.
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Measurables Review
How do T.J. Watt's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
252 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.69 secShuttle Time
4.13 secCone Drill
6.79 secVertical Jump
37.0 inBroad Jump
128 inBench Press
21 repsHand Length
11.00 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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It is no surprise that the Steelers exercised Watt's fifth-year team option for 2021 following a second-straight Pro Bowl performance last season. Arguably the lynchpin of a defense that led the league in sacks and takeaways, while also allowing the fifth-fewest yards and points, he recorded a career-high 14.5 sacks -- fourth most in the league -- to go with a league-leading eight forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and two interceptions. There is nothing to suggest a regression in 2020, making the 25-year old linebacker a top five IDP selection in most fantasy formats.
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Heads to COVID-19 list
Pittsburgh placed Watt on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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No injury designation
Watt (hip/knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
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Practices as limited participant
Watt (hip/knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
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Likely back for Week 12
Watt (hip/knee) is expected to be ready to play Sunday against the Bengals, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Out versus Chargers
Watt (hip/knee) will not play in Sunday's Week 11 matchup with the Chargers.
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