The Pittsburgh Steelers received’t have quarterback Kenny Pickett accessible for “a couple weeks” after struggling a proper ankle damage within the group’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals at residence on Sunday, per ESPN.
Nevertheless, it is perhaps greater than that, because the Pittsburgh Put up-Gazette reported Pickett can have a surgical process to restore the injured ankle on Monday.
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On a wacky climate day in Pittsburgh — the sport stopped twice due to pouring rain – Steelers followers couldn’t have been happy seeing their quarterback be dominated out with damage, resulting in Mitch Trubisky taking up.
Josh Woods #10 of the Arizona Cardinals tackles Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the course of the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Pictures)
Now, with the Steelers on a fast turnaround to face the New England Patriots on “Thursday Night Football,” Trubisky is predicted to take over the offense with Pickett needing to look after his ailment.
The damage got here midway by means of the second quarter, and Pickett was seen hobbling to the locker room. He wouldn’t return, and the Steelers misplaced their fifth sport of the 12 months, 24-10.
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Pickett famous having some ankle discomfort following the Steelers’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals final week, the place he threw for 278 yards in his greatest sport of the 12 months.
Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball whereas defended by BJ Ojulari #18 of the Arizona Cardinals in the course of the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Pictures)
It was the primary sport since Matt Canada was fired because the Steelers’ offensive coordinator.
As for Trubisky’s efficiency on Sunday, he went 11-of-17 for 117 yards with a passing landing. Nevertheless, he did lose a fumble.
Trubisky isn’t any stranger to beginning for the Steelers, as he’s in his second 12 months with the group. He was named the starter out of coaching camp final season previous to the then-rookie Pickett taking up.
Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a go in the course of the second quarter within the sport in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Pictures)
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Trubisky is 2-3 as a starter for the Steelers, and since they’re in playoff rivalry this 12 months, head coach Mike Tomlin will hope that file can enhance with Pickett on the mend.
