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The Pittsburgh Steelers may have tipped their hand ever so slightly before their Week 18 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, as defensive coordinator Teryl Austin appeared to hint at T.J. Watt's return this Sunday.
Speaking with reporters, Austin made some comments on Watt's injury situation that many have interpreted as a good sign for his availability.
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"It will be great to have him back. At what capacity? We won’t find out until Sunday," Austin said Thursday via The Athletic's Mike DeFabo. "But it will be great to have him back."
Besides Mike Tomlin's optimism, Austin's statement might be the biggest sign yet that Watt should suit up, as the defensive coordinator appears more concerned with the "capacity" than the actual availability.
We at Steelers Wire will keep a close eye on Watt's status as the practice week continues to ramp up, with the final two injury reports giving us a better idea of whether the veteran defender can suit up for the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Ravens.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers DC Teryl Austin hints at T.J. Watt's Week 18 availability
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