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Steelers' T.J. Watt fined for sack against Falcons QB, according to report

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the field after being defeated by the Baltimore Ravens 26-14 at Heinz Field on September 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has been fined for a sack against Falcon quarterback Matt Ryan during Sunday's game, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Watt has been fined $20,054 for “forcibly hitting in the knee area or below."

According to Schefter, the NFL has instructed the Steelers to deduct money from Watt's paycheck if he doesn't appeal it.

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