Report: Watt could play in Week 15 after tweaking groin on TNF

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt could play next week against the Tennessee Titans after tweaking his groin early in the third quarter of Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Watt recorded one tackle and one quarterback hit before exiting for the night. He entered the game with a league-leading 16 sacks and four forced fumbles despite missing two games.

The 27-year-old dealt with a groin injury earlier in the season, and he's also missed time in a number of games while battling knee and hip ailments.

The Steelers began Week 14 leading the NFL in sacks, but they've struggled to generate pressure when Watt isn't on the field. Pittsburgh later ruled out fellow edge rusher Alex Highsmith from the prime-time game due to a knee injury.

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