BREAKING: T.J. Watt Accused of Dirty Play After Controversial Tackle on QB
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive star T.J. Watt is under fire after a controversial play during the Steelers’ Week 13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. NFL fans have accused Watt of executing a “gator roll” move on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s ankle following a strip-sack, an act widely viewed as dangerous and unsportsmanlike.
Footage shared on social media appears to show Watt deliberately twisting Burrow’s ankle after the sack, sparking outrage among fans and prompting renewed discussions about player safety. Watt, the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year, is considered one of the league’s top defenders, but this incident has led some
The “gator roll,” a move widely condemned in contact sports for its potential to cause serious injury, is at the center of controversy after Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt was accused of using it on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Fans on social media were outraged, with one calling Watt “the dirtiest player in the NFL and a certified piece of trash” for what appeared to be an intentional attempt to twist Burrow’s ankle during a strip-sack. The move, which is banned in some sports like rugby, has raised concerns about its place in football and the safety risks it poses to players.
Watt, a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is no stranger to hard-hitting plays, but the incident has intensified scrutiny over his on-field conduct.
Yeah and gator rolls trying to intentionally snap Burrows leg. TJ is the dirtiest player in the NFL and certified piece of trash,
Clearly trying to hurt another player and pretending like it’s nothing.