The Pittsburgh Steelers have been dealt a major blow as quarterback Kenny Pickett has been ruled out for the next two to four weeks due to an injury. Pickett, who was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, had been expected to compete for the starting job this season.
Pickett suffered the injury during practice on Tuesday and was immediately taken to the hospital for further evaluation. The team has yet to announce the exact nature of the injury, but it is believed to be a knee injury.
This is a major setback for the Steelers, who were hoping that Pickett would be able to compete for the starting job this season. With Pickett out, the team will now have to turn to veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger or Mason Rudolph to lead the offense.
Pickett had been impressive during the preseason and had earned the respect of his teammates and coaches. He had shown a strong arm and good decision-making skills, which had made him a favorite to win the starting job.
The Steelers will now have to turn to Roethlisberger or Rudolph to lead the offense in Pickett’s absence. Both quarterbacks have experience in the NFL and have had success in the past. However, neither has been able to stay healthy for an entire season in recent years, which could be a concern for the Steelers.
The Steelers will now have to hope that Pickett can return quickly from his injury and be ready to compete for the starting job when he is healthy. Until then, the team will have to rely on Roethlisberger or Rudolph to lead the offense and hope that they can stay healthy and productive.