Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) prior to leaving Sunday's game with an injury. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett ruled out after suffering ankle injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 12/3/23

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offense will have to get the job done without its quarterback for the rest of Sunday’s game.

Kenny Pickett left the game against the Arizona Cardinals with what the team characterized as an ankle injury. After initially being dubbed questionable to return, Pickett was ruled out for the rest of the game at halftime.

UPDATE: Pickett has been declared OUT for the rest of today’s game.

— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 3, 2023

The injury happened late in the first half, with Pickett seemingly having his leg twisted awkwardly beneath him while being tackled. He limped off the field with some assistance after the injury.

#KennyPickett @steelers
Previous right ankle issue and now exits with new left ankle injuryhttps://t.co/mX3h2yFYom pic.twitter.com/3CYcHrcGNk

— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) December 3, 2023

Mitch Trubisky is heading in for Kenny Pickett. pic.twitter.com/RaSkJ22NW2

— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) December 3, 2023

Backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky took over for Pickett to open the second half.

Injuries have been a recurring theme for Pickett, particularly this season. He also left in Week 8 early with a different issue. The good news is that none of these injuries have proved serious in the past, but this is not something the Steelers will want to become a trend.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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