Mike Tomlin confirmed: Pittsburgh Steelers are facing further issues!
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback problems are mounting, hurting their playoff aspirations Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said starting quarterback Kenny Pickett faces time off for medical treatment.
The Steelers’ starting quarterback, Kenny Pickett, is expected to undergo surgery and miss the next four weeks.
Playoff hopes took a big hit.
The rookie will have to take time off after going under the knife with his ankle sprain during the team’s 24-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
He brought up the subject midway through the second quarter, making it a memorable day for the Pennsylvania team.
Cardinals defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter injured him when he tackled him from behind, an incident that immediately left him wincing in pain.
He was initially able to leave the field of his own accord, but later underwent a medical examination and appeared at the match wearing walking boots.
The 25-year-old wasn’t the only Steelers star injured in the Week 13 game.
His colleague Minkah Fitzpatrick also broke his left hand in the loss.
However, he did not miss any future games and returned to action after being treated during a series of weather delays against the Cardinals.
However, Pickett’s injury could be more serious, as the No.
1 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft already sat out the game with an ankle issue after the Steelers’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
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It has now been confirmed that he could be sidelined for up to a month as he begins his rehabilitation period.
According to head coach Mike Tomlin, his two- to four-week absence was designed to “speed up the healing process.
” Still, it’s a big blow for the QB, who had his best performance of the season, completing 4 of 33 passes for 278 yards.
If he has to sit out next month, he’ll miss games against the Patriots, Colts, Bengals and Seahawks.
Mitch Trubisky, who will be filling in for him during his absence, played quarterback in his place on Sunday and completed 11-of-17 for 117 yards and a touchdown pass.
However, Pickett’s absence meant the Steelers struggled offensively against the Cardinals, scoring just one touchdown without him.
Still, Trubisky seems determined to fix things in the coming weeks, telling , “We went down and ended up in the red zone.
” “The boys never give up until the end, so when things get this sloppy we all band together and try to take the positives in.
But for me it’s easy.
We need to solve the lack of personnel, fix the penalties, and get 11 guys to play together.
” Meanwhile, free agent Trace McSorley has been added to the Steelers’ practice squad, according to ESPN.
It is expected that it will be added to.
A contingency plan will be developed for the next four weeks.
In any case, it looks like Coach Tomlin will support Trubisky in Pickett’s absence after confirming the following: If [Pickett] is unable to play, we will work with Mitch.
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