“Why Is He Playing in the Last Preseason Game Anyway?”: NFL World Can’t Wrap Their Head Around Block Attempt on TJ Watt Gone Terribly Wrong

The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a new start after staying under the Ben Roethlisberger era. But if the readers saw the franchise’s preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, it cost them big-time. TJ Watt and star WR Diontae Johnson went down with injuries during the game. The NFL universe also made their reaction to the nasty block attempt to the OLB which caused an injury to the knee.

The Steelers’ final exhibition game against the Lions saw the starters in action. But during the play, TJ got hurt by TJ; Hockenson hit Watt on the left knee and took him down and out. He exited the game and did not return.

In a new report by Ari Meirov, Both TJ Watt and WR Diontae Johnson could be back in the game if this were the regular season. He did not show up particularly bothered about their wounds. Both players appear to have escaped long-term injury. But their fate is now unknown ahead of the Bengals’ Week 1 clash.

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As per Cincy Jungle, the block attempt resembles the one made by Bengals TE Thaddeus Moss as he dished to Giants rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux.

Fans shared a video of Watt being taken out during the game. The Block attempt by TJ Hockenson appears to be quite ugly and has the potential to injure the leg.

NFL universe showcase concern on the hit over TJ Watt

After the video grabbed attention on Twitter, the NFL World showcased their concern over the terrible play during the Steelers’ final preseason game.

An optimistic user questioned why are starters in the preseason game.

Dr. Jesse Morse stated that Watt could have an MCL sprain, but was also concerned about a bone bruise and meniscal injury.

Singer KCP WrighteousJ showcased his concern over the nasty attempt.

Another user deemed the move as dirty. But another countered and said this is clean but bad technique.

A user pointed out that there is not the same energy when it happened to Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux.

A user called out that the NFL needs to ban the tackle on the legs.

A user called that the Steelers could be in shambles.

However, this user is positive and called that TJ Watt played snaps after this one.

A user simply called it TJ on TJ violence.

It is yet to see if TJ Watt is back in the regular season under full capacity.

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