PHILADELPHIA — The Steelers had every reason to fear the worst. T.J. Watt's pursuit of Jalen Hurts ended with the star linebacker briefly hopping before he crumbled to the turf in the fourth quarter against the Eagles and clutched his left ankle.

Watt had a forced fumble and two sacks. Johnson struggled with his speed at times, and Watt was able to dip around the edge before leaving the game with an ankle injury. After the game, Johnson gave all the credit in the world to Watt and said he would have nightmares of Watt.

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt left Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury. Watt said after the team’s loss to the Eagles that he rolled his ankle and X-rays were negative.

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt confirmed that X-Rays on his ankle were negative following a 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive superstar TJ Watt was back at practice on Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury.

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While Watt and the Steelers are accustomed to be being at the mercy of the NFL schedule makers — Pittsburgh is playing on five days’ rest instead of the normal six because it is also hosting Kansas City on Christmas Day — he demurred when asked if he was frustrated that he’s being forced to deal with an injury during a truncated portion of season.

The Steelers will have to do without star receiver George Pickens (hamstring) and quarterback Justin Fields (abdominal) on Saturday. Safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) is doubtful, and cornerback Donte Jackson (back) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) are both questionable.

PITTSBURGH -- Steelers premier pass rusher T.J. Watt, who injured his ankle late against the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday, was noncommittal about his status for Saturday's game at the Baltimore Ravens, but he said he felt "pretty good" this week.

PITTSBURGH -- Steelers premier pass rusher T.J. Watt, who injured his ankle late against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, was removed from the injury report Thursday and will play in Saturday's game at the Baltimore Ravens. He has no game designation, signaling that he's good to go for the game.

Star Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt says he's in “wait-and-see” mode for next weekend's matchup with AFC North rival Baltimore.