Pittsburgh Steelers FB Derek Watt Helped Off The Field After Scary Collision
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
CINCINNATI (KDKA) -- Derek Watt was helped off the field following a scary collision during Monday's loss to the Bengals.
Watt collided head-first with the knee of Cincinnati's Alex Erickson during punt coverage the first quarter. He was taken to the sideline before going to the locker room. He did not return.
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— NFL Australia (@NFLAustralia) December 22, 2020
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After the game, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Watt has a concussion.
INJURY UPDATE: #Steelers FB Derek Watt & TE Eric Ebron have both been ruled OUT for the remainder of tonight's game.
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 22, 2020
After the game, Watt said he is "going to be ok."
"Just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you to everyone for the well wishes and let you know that I'm going to be ok," he tweeted.
Just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you to everyone for the well wishes and let you know that I'm going to be ok.
— Derek Watt (@DerekWatt34) December 22, 2020
Watt's brother, J.J Watt, took to Twitter earlier in the night.
"Worst feeling you can ever have watching a football game. Sounds like he's going to be alright thankfully. Thank you for all the thoughts & concerns."
Worst feeling you can ever have watching a football game.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 22, 2020
Sounds like he's going to be alright thankfully.
Thank you for all the thoughts & concerns.