Pittsburgh’s Pickett has procedure for high ankle sprain

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett had surgery for a high ankle sprain today and will be sidelined for the TNF’s match vs. the New England Patriots, manager Mike Tomlin shared.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett ruled out for Thursday with high ankle sprain. pic.twitter.com/1walcmvgaa

— NFL (@NFL) December 4, 2023

Mitch Trubisky will replace him at the QB position for Pittsburgh on Thursday.

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A famous reporter claims that Kenny will be out for around a month with the problem with his right ankle.

The Steelers QB1 suffered the problem in the 2^nd quarter of his team’s 24-10 defeat against the Arizona Cardinals and did not return to the field.

Trubisky played in his absence and finished the clash 11-of-17 for 117 yards and a TD. However, Mitch also lost a fumble.

Pickett, in his 2^nd campaign, has thrown for 2,070 yards with 6 TDs and 4 picks. Despite the weekend’s defeat, Pittsburgh (7-5) remains in postseason position in the AFC.