Linebacker T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers encountered a minor setback on their journey back home after their game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Due to an engine issue, their flight from Las Vegas had to be diverted to Kansas City, Missouri. Despite the unexpected delay, the team safely arrived in Pittsburgh on Monday afternoon, concluding their prolonged road trip.
Burt Lauten, the senior director of communications for the Steelers, reassured everyone that the passengers were unharmed and that appropriate arrangements were being made for their return to Pittsburgh later that day. The flight, which departed late Sunday and landed at approximately 5 a.m. EDT Monday at Kansas City International Airport, made an emergency landing due to an oil pressure failure in one of the Delta plane’s engines. KDKA, with their news crew onboard, documented the incident.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, with a record of 2-1, emerged victorious against the Las Vegas Raiders. Unfortunately, this loss left the Raiders with a season record of 1-2. Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward lightened the mood by humorously referring to the emergency landing. Taking to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, he playfully connected the incident to a “roughing the passer call” made against Minkah Fitzpatrick. Heyward also made a joke involving Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, hypothetically proposing that the pop star and Kelce provide the team with a ride back to Pittsburgh.
While waiting for a replacement plane, the Steelers remained on the original aircraft. Once the new plane arrived, they finally departed for Pittsburgh. A spokesperson for Kansas City International Airport confirmed these details to KDKA. Next, the Steelers will face the Houston Texans in Houston on Sunday.
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