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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Watts was unable to play during his rookie season due to a neck injury in the fourth quarter of the Steelers final preseason game against the Detroit Lions.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 25

Insider Believes It's 'Premature' For Steelers To Plan For Future Of Injured 2024 Draft Pick

A lot has been discussed regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers' dire need for help on the offensive side of the ball. The two positions being highlighted early in the 2025 offseason are quarterback and wide receiver.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 25

Steelers Fans Get New Update From 2024 Sixth Round Pick Ryan Watts

When the Pittsburgh Steelers used their sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Ryan Watts from Texas, there was a lot of excitement about him being a sleeper pick.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 25

Steelers Rookie DB Gives Update after Season-Ending Neck Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive back Ryan Watts apparently recently underwent surgery to repair a neck injury that cost him the entire 2024 season.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Steelers Rookie Shares Injury Update After Lost Season

The final moments of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason were among the most fearful of the season. In the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions, sixth-round rookie defensive back Ryan Watts took a knee to the head/neck area.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14

Steelers Safety DeShon Elliott Detailed Unfortunate Nature Of Rookie Ryan Watts' Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a number of solid additions to an already stellar defense in the 2024 offseason. Particularly in the secondary, the Steelers signed DeShon Elliott in free agency to come in as the new starting safety along with Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 28

Former Texas CB Ryan Watts Will Miss Rookie Season With Steelers

AUSTIN -- Ryan Watts has seen his rookie season in the NFL come to an end before it ever really began. The former Texas Longhorns standout and current Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback will miss the entire 2024 campaign after suffering a season-ending injury, according to Steelers reporter Gerry Dulac.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / 5 GOATs / August 27

Pittsburgh Steelers DB Ryan Watts suffers season-ending injury

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Watts will miss his rookie season, the franchise announced. The former Texas standout was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday as the Steelers finalized their 53-man roster.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / August 27

Rookie Seasons End Early for Two Promising Steelers Defenders

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie safety Ryan Watts had his 2024 season end before it even began, as he was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday, one of two rookies to see their seasons come to a close on cut-down day.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 27

Steelers Place Rookie DB on IR

The preseason was not very kind to the Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie class. Rookie tackle and first-round pick Troy Fautanu made a brief appearance in the team's first preseason game, but left with an injury he's still recovering from.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Steelers’ Ryan Watts suffers preseason injury scare vs. Lions

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their NFL preseason schedule this afternoon with a 24-17 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. However, it was an injury to defensive back Ryan Watts that left his teammates and Steelers fans holding their breath.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / August 24

Steelers Suffer Four In-Game Injuries vs. Lions, Rookie DB Watts Being Evaluated

DETROIT — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive back Ryan Watts suffered an apparently serious injury late in his team’s final preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, one of four Steelers players to suffer an in-game injury.

NFL News / Steelers Now / August 20

Steelers Release Three from Injured Reserve List

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released three players from their injured reserve list with injury settlements, according to the NFL transactions page for Monday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / August 9

Instant Analysis: Steelers Muck Up Preseason Opener, Lose to Texans 20-12

If the two goals of an NFL preseason game are to play clean football and escape injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers finished 0 for 2 on Friday. The Steelers lost, 20-12 to the Houston Texans.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 23

Steelers' Ryan Watts Taking Every Advantage He Can By 'Asking A Lot Of Questions'

The Pittsburgh Steelers will rely on Joey Porter Jr. and Donte Jackson to lock down either side of the field for the defense. Bringing back Cameron Sutton despite his legal issues addressed the slot cornerback position, especially with the familiarity Sutton has in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / June 20

Steelers Rookie Ryan Watts Has Clear Path to Roster

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Ryan Watts might be the rookie the team drafted with the most tenuous spot on the roster. It’s not hard to figure out why that would be the case, as Watts’ intrigue is a lot about the physical tools that allow him to be a versatile chess piece all over the football field.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 19

Steelers Make Shocking Move To Release Safety: 'Good News For Rookie Sixth-Rounder Ryan Watts'

In August 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed safety Trenton Thompson. Although he was waived by the team a month later, he was subsequently re-signed to the practice squad.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / June 19

Steelers Rookie Cornerback Earning Role

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a solid place when it comes to their secondary. Second-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is set to take the next step and become a top-10 CB in the NFL.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / June 17

Steelers All 90: Ryan Watts Watches Joey Porter Jr. Tape to Improve Technique

All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is DB Ryan Watts. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Ryan Watts in the late rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft because his versatility allows him to play safety and cornerback.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / June 3

Steelers Rookie Ryan Watts is Already Learning From Joey Porter Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers’ sixth-round selection Ryan Watts confirmed at OTAs last week that he”s been getting reps at multiple positions on defense. Watts could be a Swiss Army Knife on the Steelers’ defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 29

Watts welcomes mentality shift that comes with move to safety

It was easy to see how a player like Ryan Watts could make a transition from cornerback to safety within the Steelers' defense. Watts bloomed into a 6-foot-3, 205-pound starter for Ohio State and Texas at the cornerback position in his four-year college career.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 20

Halicke: Watts might be a viable candidate at slot cornerback

It's been a few years since the Steelers have had a good slot cornerback, pretty much ever since Mike Hilton chose orange and black over black and gold in 2021.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / May 13