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Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey doesn’t practice because of illness; OLB T.J. Watt remains limited

Joe Rutter
By Joe Rutter
1 Min Read Dec. 25, 2025 | 1 week Ago
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T.J. Watt remained a limited practice participant Thursday for the second day in a row as he works his way back from a partially collapsed lung.

Since resuming practice Wednesday after missing two games following a dry needling treatment that punctured his lung, Watt has worked strictly on a limited basis. The Steelers have one practice remaining before they play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Left guard Isaac Seumalo also was limited Thursday for the second day in a row because of a triceps injury. So was outside linebacker Nick Herbig, who continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Cornerback James Pierre (calf) also was limited.

Cornerback Jalen Ramsey did not practice Thursday because of illness, and running back Jaylen Warren was upgraded to a full participant. Warren was limited Wednesday because of a hip injury. Others who did not practice for the second day in a row were wide receiver Calvin Austin III (hamstring) and cornerback Brandin Echols (groin).

Right tackle Troy Fautanu returned to practice after missing Wednesday because of a personal matter. Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward was limited as a rested veteran.

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Joe Rutter is a TribLive reporter who has covered the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2016 season. A graduate of Greensburg Salem High School and Point Park, he is in his fifth decade covering sports for the Trib. He can be reached at jrutter@triblive.com.

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