TJ Watt is not able to play NFL

,T.J. Watt's return to Steelers delayed due to knee surgery, sources say

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TJ Watt's come back after knee surgery get push back

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Recovering from a torn pectoral muscle, had the knee surgery

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Watt's return by at least another week or two, according to sources

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NFL Defensive Player of the Year now might not be back

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until after the Steelers' bye in Week 9

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Pittsburgh hosts the Saints in Week 10

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before a Week 11 road game against the Colts on Monday Night Football.

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TJ Watt is not able to play NFL

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,T.J. Watt's return to Steelers delayed due to knee surgery, sources say

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TJ Watt's come back after knee surgery get push back

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Recovering from a torn pectoral muscle, had the knee surgery

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Watt's return by at least another week or two, according to sources

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NFL Defensive Player of the Year now might not be back

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until after the Steelers' bye in Week 9

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Pittsburgh hosts the Saints in Week 10

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before a Week 11 road game against the Colts on Monday Night Football.

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