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Steelers Linebacker T.J. Watt Placed On COVID-19 List

The bad news keeps on mounting for the Steelers, who were crushed on Sunday by the Cincinnati Bengals.

T.J. Watt (#90) plays against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
T.J. Watt (#90) plays against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. ( Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Steelers didn't need this news after getting hammered by the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The team announced on Monday that star linebacker T.J. Watt has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 List.

Watt returned to action on Sunday against the Bengals in their 41-10 thrashing of the Steelers. He had missed the previous game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a hip and knee injury.

Watt has started nine games this season and has 12.5 sacks, four passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

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The Steelers play the Baltimore Ravens Sunday at Heinz Field.

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