Steelers’ Kenny Pickett, 2 others clear concussion protocol

PITTSBURGH – Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett cleared concussion protocol and is in line to start out Sunday in opposition to the Miami Dolphins, the group introduced Friday morning.

Pickett sustained a concussion on successful within the third quarter of the Steelers’ 20-18 win in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach Mike Tomlin stated Pickett would begin in opposition to the Dolphins if he cleared protocol, and he did not count on the concussion to hinder his follow availability this week.

“Oftentimes, somebody’s within the protocol and so they’ve received full clearance by way of full participation, so that you allow them to take part,” Tomlin stated Tuesday. “Typically it is restricted, and also you restrict their participation. When it is restricted, clearly, it offers further alternatives of reps for others.

“He is been given full clearance from a participation standpoint relative to his place.”

True to Tomlin’s phrase, the rookie totally practiced on Wednesday and Thursday, taking all of his regular first-team reps.

Making his first begin in opposition to the Bucs, Pickett accomplished 11 of 18 makes an attempt for 67 yards, and he led a landing drive on the Steelers’ opening sequence. In Pickett’s absence, Mitch Trubisky, who began the primary 4 video games of the season earlier than being changed with Pickett at halftime of the Jets loss, accomplished 9 of 12 makes an attempt for 144 yards and a landing.

Cornerback Levi Wallace and tight finish Pat Freiermuth have been additionally cleared from concussion protocol and are in line to play Sunday after lacking the win in opposition to the Bucs.