Steelers Starting Quarterback Kenny Pickett Had Ankle Surgery

(WPXI) – Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett had surgery for an injury he suffered in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Pickett got hurt after taking a hit with just over five minutes left in the second quarter while trying to scramble for a touchdown. After the play, he limped into the blue medical tent and later into the locker room, never returning to the game. He did return to the sideline in a boot. In a press conference Monday, head coach Mike Tomlin described Pickett’s injury as a high ankle sprain. He said it was surgically repaired Monday morning in hopes of accelerating the healing process, but had no further information on Pickett’s status other than to say he is out this week. He said he doesn’t think it’s a season-ending injury.