The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that quarterback Kenny Pickett will be missing an indefinite amount of time following surgery for a high right ankle sprain. The injury occurred during the team’s Week 3 matchup against the Houston Texans.
Pickett, who was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, has been a valuable asset to the Steelers’ offense this season. He has completed 63.9 percent of his passes for 851 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions. He has also added an additional 135 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
The Steelers have not yet announced who will be taking Pickett’s place while he is out. However, it is expected that veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be the starter in his absence. Roethlisberger, who is coming off a season-ending elbow injury last year, has looked sharp in his limited action this season. He has completed 73.3 percent of his passes for 522 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.
The Steelers will certainly miss Pickett’s presence on the field while he is out. He has shown great promise in his rookie season and has been a key contributor to the team’s success. The team will now look to Roethlisberger to lead the offense in his absence.
It is unclear at this time how long Pickett will be out for. The team will provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the Steelers will look to Roethlisberger to continue to lead the offense and keep the team in contention.
