It’s a tough break for the Pittsburgh Steelers and their quarterback Kenny Pickett. The team announced today that Pickett has been ruled out for their upcoming game against the Houston Texans due to a knee injury.
Pickett has been the starting quarterback for the Steelers since Week 5 of the 2020 season. He has been a reliable presence for the team, throwing for 1,859 yards and 11 touchdowns in eight games. His absence will be felt in the Steelers’ offense as they prepare to face the Texans.
The injury occurred during practice earlier this week, and Pickett was immediately taken out of the session. After undergoing an MRI, it was determined that Pickett had suffered a knee injury that would prevent him from playing in the upcoming game.
The Steelers have not yet announced who will start in place of Pickett against the Texans. Mason Rudolph is the most likely candidate, as he has been the backup quarterback since Week 1. However, the team could also turn to Devlin Hodges, who started five games for the Steelers last season.
Pickett’s injury is a major blow to the Steelers’ playoff hopes. The team is currently 5-4 and in second place in the AFC North. With Pickett out, they will have to rely on either Rudolph or Hodges to lead them to victory against the Texans.
It’s a difficult situation for Pickett and the Steelers, but they will have to make do without their starting quarterback. The team will need to rally around whoever steps in for Pickett and hope that he can make a speedy recovery.
