T.J. Watt is coming off one of the worst performances of his NFL career, which subsequently resulted in the Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher tumbling down ESPN's top 100 players prediction for the 2026 season.
In ESPN's new top 100 players list, Watt saw his ranking tumble 54 spots from last year to No. 65 for the 2026 season. Honestly, this could still be viewed as a compliment considering how his 2025 season played out.
"Watt's production has dipped since he led the league with 19 sacks in 2023, but part of the reason he dropped off in 2025 is a freak situation where he suffered a partially collapsed a lung during dry needling treatment," ESPN's Brooke Pryor wrote. "He is fully healthy entering his 10th season and has vowed to be open to moving around in Graham's system -- something he admitted he was too stubborn to do under the previous regime."
It's true that Watt is going to be moving around the defensive line a lot more in 2026, but he's no doubt at his best when coming off the left side. That was until offenses found a way to neutralize his presence, leaving the Steelers, and Watt, with no choice but to shake things up in 2026.
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In ESPN's new top 100 players list, Watt saw his ranking tumble 54 spots from last year to No. 65 for the 2026 season. Honestly, this could still be viewed as a compliment considering how his 2025 season played out.
"Watt's production has dipped since he led the league with 19 sacks in 2023, but part of the reason he dropped off in 2025 is a freak situation where he suffered a partially collapsed a lung during dry needling treatment," ESPN's Brooke Pryor wrote. "He is fully healthy entering his 10th season and has vowed to be open to moving around in Graham's system -- something he admitted he was too stubborn to do under the previous regime."
It's true that Watt is going to be moving around the defensive line a lot more in 2026, but he's no doubt at his best when coming off the left side. That was until offenses found a way to neutralize his presence, leaving the Steelers, and Watt, with no choice but to shake things up in 2026.
For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any roster news and injury updates, follow us on X TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
#coming #players #moving #pittsburgh
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