UNDATED (AP) — Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt won’t play against Cincinnati after all. The team has downgraded Watt from questionable to out for Sunday’s home game due to a groin injury suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Raiders.
He was limited in practice this week but said Friday he was hoping to play.
Watt’s absence means the Steelers will be without both of their starting outside linebackers on Sunday.
In other NFL news:
— The Dolphins have placed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (TOO’-ah tuhng-ah-vy-LOH’-ah) on injured reserve. That means he will miss at least three games before he can return from fractured ribs. Jacoby Brissett (brih-SEHT’) is set to start for Miami on Sunday.
— Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the 49ers due to an ankle injury. Jenkins got hurt during Monday night’s 35-17 victory over the Lions, though he remained in the game. The Packers also announced that tight end Dominique Dafney won’t play against the Niners due to a hip injury.
— Chargers defensive lineman Justin Jones will miss his second straight game after being downgraded to out for Sunday’s clash with the Chiefs in Kansas City. Jones suffered a calf injury in Los Angeles’ 20-16 win over Washington on Sept. 12 and has not practiced the last two weeks. Edge rusher Joey Bosa is questionable and remains a game time decision due to ankle and toe injuries.
