The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new all-time sacks leader, as T.J. Watt’s sack on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson rewrote the record books on Monday night.
The veteran outside linebacker used sheer strength and speed, his two calling cards to being such a feared edge rusher, to get past right tackle Dawand Jones and take down Watson with one minute left to play in the second quarter.
It was a big play, too, as the Browns were driving. But on third-and-seven, Watt shut that down and forced a field goal.
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T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Watt came into the 2023 season needing just 3.5 sacks to pass Steelers great James Harrison for the most in franchise history.
He was one of the few bright spots for the Steelers in Week 1, as he was able to sack San Francisco…