ESPN Reporting Stephon Tuitt Has Torn Pectoral Muscle, Out For The Season

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt
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PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – ESPN is reporting that Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt has a torn pectoral muscle that will require season-ending surgery. 

The @Steelers outstanding DL Stephon Tuitt did tear pectoral and will need surgery, out for year, per sources. No longer a “fear” but reality. Another huge setback for team.

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) October 14, 2019

NFL Network stated Monday that the Tuitt was getting a MRI to determine the extend of his injury.

From The Aftermath: The fear is that #Steelers DE Stephon Tuitt has a torn pec, sources say. But he's getting an MRI to confirm and plot out the next course of action. pic.twitter.com/xtVBFDdnsJ

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 14, 2019

Tuitt suffered the injury during Sunday night’s win against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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