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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt underwent surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during a dry-needling session and will miss Monday’s game against the Miami Dolphins.

J.J. Watt, T.J. Watt’s older brother, posted on X that T.J. had the surgery Thursday.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after practice Friday that T.J. Watt was home resting comfortably but would be unavailable when the Steelers (7-6) hosts the surging Dolphins (6-7).

Asked if Watt could be out for an extended period, Tomlin said he hadn’t looked beyond this week.

Watt was hospitalized Wednesday after reporting what the club described as “discomfort” while being treated by Steelers medical staff at the team facility. J.J. Watt sai

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