Steelers star T.J. Watt had a “partially collapsed lung” following a dry needling treatment and underwent surgery to treat it, his brother J.J. posted on social media Friday.

Watt’s status for Monday night’s game against the Dolphins is still to be determined.

“Yesterday TJ had successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung suffered Wednesday after a dry needling treatment session at the facility,” the elder Watt wrote on social media. “Recovery timeline is still TBD, but all went well and he is being released from the hospital today.”

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said on Thursday that Watt experienced discomfort at the team’s practice facility, went to the hospital and remained there overnight for further medical evaluation. After the Steelers practiced without Wat

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