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Pittsburgh Steelers’ T.J. Watt fined by NFL for punching at ball during win over Seahawks

By WPXI.com News Staff

T.J. Watt Los Angeles Rams v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 10: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams on November 10, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

By WPXI.com News Staff

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive superstar T.J. Watt was fined by the NFL for punching at the ball during the team’s win over the Seattle Seahawks.

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Watt was fined $10,815 for unnecessary roughness. He was attempting to strip the ball away from running back Alex Collins during the game on Sunday Night Football.

The Steelers are in the middle of their bye week.

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