Steelers QB Kenny Pickett expected to return for Week 17 showdown vs. Seahawks, per report

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While he tried to give it a go, Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett will not play in Saturday’s must-win game against the Bengals. Pickett is, however, expected to be back on the field for Week 17’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Media. 

Pickett returned to practice this week, less than three weeks after he underwent surgery on his ankle in an attempt to speed up the recovery process. While he was cleared to practice on a limited basis, Pickett was presumably not cleared by the team’s medical staff to play Saturday. 

Pickett sustained the injury just before halftime of Pittsburgh’s Week 13 game against the Cardinals. The Steelers ultimately lost that game before dropping their next two games against the Patriots and Colts. Pittsburgh, now 7-7, will need to beat Cincinnati in order to remain in the AFC’s playoff race. 

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2023-12-23 21:17:16

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