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TJ's having a lung issue - at the hospital.

Yeesh, the overnight probably means more concern; hopefully a bad needle didn't collapse his lung.

Didn't know he was injured and receiving treatment; might explain the less than normal stats/splash plays over the past few games.

Hope his recovery is quick and easy.
 
Confluence said:
Rats, that's not a better guesstimate.
Hoping for another explanation with a better, quicker recovery
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meh, he is ok when he is looking at gamefilm that shows the injury happen, but stuff like this he is purely speculating, lol.. espn is reporting that it happened when he went in for treatment, not that it was just detected then... also multiple media outlets are reporting the NFLPA is investigating... which wouldnt happen for a blood clot
 
Even I'd the nflpa investigates they will clear tomlin Of any wrongdoing. This is really bad. Tj is p!ssed.
 
Here is what is a known, everything else is rumor


DK Sports puts things into perspective





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madinsomniac said:
Adam Schefter is reporting it happened while getting treatment in the training room
My new fear is that ifvhe was playing through ab undisclosed rib injury, the numbnuts medical and conditioning staff could have accidebtally puncured his lung giving him a pain shot
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Sorry, speculation, like the rest of us here.

I think we are both hoping for the best.

DK has a pretty good segment on this today. It’s his Daily SHot Steelers



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steel dino said:
I’m no doctor, but in my mind, a blood clot could be suspected…..hoping and praying it’s not that.
But due to wear and tear and continued punishment on a human body, it seems that professional athletes are more inclined to deal with that …Unfortunately..
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I think this is a very good possibility. That would put him out 3-4 months and season over for him.

I can’t remember the player but didn’t a Penguin’s player Just go through this currently.?




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Confluence said:
Rats, that's not a better guesstimate.
Hoping for another explanation with a better, quicker recovery
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I’m thinking he is gone for the season.

I hope for the better and send blessings his way.



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Drink IRON City said:
I think this is a very good possibility. That would put him out 3-4 months and season over for him.

I can’t remember the player but didn’t a Penguin’s player Just go through this currently.?




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Yes, this is also the other possibility is a clot. Treatment is pretty much season over for Watt and quite possibly the offseason and mini camps if this were the case. You're talking about possible thrombolytics, blood thinners (particularly heparin). Possibly a chest tube if there is any injury such as a hemothorax or a pneumothorax (in these cases heparin or any blood thinners would not be used). There may be a small possibility of TJ playing if it is a small hemo/pneumo by the time the playoffs roll around (better if they make it out of the Wild Card round into the second round). No matter which way, it is a hell of a sh!t sandwich for TJ)
 
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Yes all that matters is 1. His human being health. 2. His long term career health.
I had a bit if a problem with the hit his lung with the needle theory. I dont think they would give that kind of an injection to a player to practice on a Wednesday. I think they would just simply sit him. Gameday....sure. Wednesday practice. Can't see it.
 
So everyone is leaning to a blood clot, but yesterday Whorio reported that the NFL PA was in direct contact with Watts representation over this. It wasnt a speculative report. He said it has already happened, so if it was an illness like a clot or pneumonia or cancer, why would the NFLPA be involved at all?
 
Two more speculative things to add to the pile

One is that he could have been in the facility for cryotherapy that went wrong
The second was that he was exposed to something toxic. Toxic fumes can cause extreme reactions in lungs and require extensive medical monitoring.
 
SteelerSask2 said:
Yes all that matters is 1. His human being health. 2. His long term career health.
I had a bit if a problem with the hit his lung with the needle theory. I dont think they would give that kind of an injection to a player to practice on a Wednesday. I think they would just simply sit him. Gameday....sure. Wednesday practice. Can't see it.
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They were off that Wednesday.. no practice... he was in there for some reason, but no one is sure why abd nobody asked that of Tomlin...
 
madinsomniac said:
The mystery is partially over... the Steelernation main site is reporting its a small hole in his lung, but no one knows how it got there yet...
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Looks like one game then he will be back. I bet it was due to treatment…
 
madinsomniac said:
Adam Schefter is reporting it happened while getting treatment in the training room
My new fear is that ifvhe was playing through ab undisclosed rib injury, the numbnuts medical and conditioning staff could have accidebtally puncured his lung giving him a pain shot
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Radio reporting he had “deep acupuncture”, so maybe a little too deep.
 
KentuckySteeler said:
Tomlin used his favorite word when asked about TJ.......Juncture. He said that he stayed overnight at the hospital, was doing some tests today and that's all he knows at this juncture.
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Obviously.
 
KentuckySteeler said:
Tomlin used his favorite word when asked about TJ.......Juncture. He said that he stayed overnight at the hospital, was doing some tests today and that's all he knows at this juncture.
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Your assessment is below the line. Cut your eyelids off and wait until we unleash hell. Obviously...
 
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