T.J. Watt Surpasses Brother J.J. with Most Sacks in Steelers History
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers has made NFL history. On November 23, 2025, he surpassed his brother J.J. Watt, achieving the highest number of career sacks in Steelers history.
T.J. Watt Breaks Career Sack Record
T.J. Watt achieved this milestone during a game against the Chicago Bears, where he recorded his 115th sack. This crucial strip sack occurred in the second quarter, targeting Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. When Williams fumbled the ball, it allowed Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig to recover it for a touchdown, marking an early highlight in the game.
Notable Stats
- T.J. Watt: 115 career sacks
- J.J. Watt: 114.5 career sacks
- T.J. Watt’s current season stats: 7 sacks and 3 forced fumbles
Historic Brothers in the NFL
The achievement is especially significant as T.J. Watt’s older brother, J.J. Watt, currently serves as a broadcast analyst for CBS from the broadcast booth at Soldier Field. This event also underscores a unique familial achievement; both brothers are now among the only pairs in NFL history to surpass 100 career sacks since the league officially started recording this statistic in 1982.
This milestone underscores T.J. Watt’s remarkable career trajectory and solidifies his status as one of the premier edge rushers in the league today.
