Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt doesn't need surgery, expected to miss six weeks

According to a source, T.J. Watt won't need surgery on his torn chest and will be out about six weeks.

Watt sought out second and third opinions on the injury after he was hurt in the overtime victory.

Watt said "I'll be back" in a Gif.

The organization was encouraged by the injury outlook for the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, according to the coach.

"I think we're in a better place than we were after the game," he said. I can tell you that T.J. will not play this week, but I will not make any commitments beyond that.

We'll continue to look at the situation and get opinions and do what's appropriate.

Watt told medical personnel that he tore his pec as he walked off the field after he was injured in the final seconds of the game. Watt made a couple of plays in the game.

Watt might go on injured reserve, but that's not certain. Watt is unlikely to play for a minimum of four games. Up to eight players can be returned from IR throughout the season, and each player can come back twice.

In Watt's absence, the team will first turn to outside linebackers who were acquired in a trade with the Broncos. Ryan Anderson was signed to the practice squad by the Steelers but they didn't commit to playing him on Sunday.

Watt tied the NFL's single-season sack record last season.

Brooke Pryor was a contributor.