TJ Watt already has an extended checklist of accolades in his eight seasons within the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher is a six-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro and received the 2021 AP Defensive Player of the Year Award. He is now the second-fastest participant in NFL historical past to file 100 sacks.
In his 109th profession sport, Watt notched his a centesimal sack in model. Sunday evening in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys, Watt teamed with Nick Herbig to beat Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and pressure the fumble, which Herbig recovered to finish the primary quarter.
Since sacks turned an official statistic in 1982, solely Hall of Famer Reggie White has reached the mark in fewer video games (96).
Watt is already the Steelers’ all-time franchise chief in sacks. The 29-year-old surpassed James Harrison in that class final season. He’s additionally tied with present FOX NFL analyst Michael Strahan for essentially the most sacks in a season (22.5), which Watt achieved in 2021.
One file Watt does not have, nonetheless, is essentially the most layoffs in his circle of relatives. His older brother JJ Watt, who retired after the 2022 season, completed his profession with 114.5 sacks within the common season. If TJ continues at this tempo, although, he’ll quickly have Watt household bragging rights.
