Kenny Pickett injury update: Steelers QB expected to be out for extended period with ankle issue, per report

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Kenny Pickett is expected to miss an extended period of time after suffering an ankle injury during the Steelers’ 24-10 loss to the Cardinals, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 

Pickett left Sunday’s game after getting hit on a running play late in the first half. Pickett walked off the field under his own power after getting evaluated by the team’s medical staff; however, he did not return to the game after injuring his ankle. Pickett had been experiencing ankle discomfort following last week’s win over the Bengals that saw him go 24 of 33 passing for 278 yards in what was his best game of the season so far. 

Mitch Trubisky, who replaced Pickett at quarterback Sunday, will continue to be the team’s starting quarterback when Pickett is out. Trubisky went 11 of 17 for 117 yards with a touchdown pass in relief work…

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2023-12-04 01:32:41

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