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Curt Popejoy

Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt becomes franchise sack leader

With just seconds left to play in the first half between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh EDGE T.J. Watt became the franchise sack leader with a takedown of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Watt came into the game tied with James Harrison with 80.5 sacks. Watt’s 81.5 career sacks came in only 89 career games. The Steelers head into halftime leading the Browns 16-14. Watt has three tackles, three quarterback hits, two tackles for loss and one pass defended along with his record-setting sack.

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Watt now has four sacks on the season.

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