Kenny Pickett's knee injury is bone bruise, and Pickett also has a muscle strain, NFL Media reports.

Related players: MItch Trubisky

It is not serious but could lead to a short-term absence, the story said. The Steelers, however, are leaving the door open for Pickett to play this week, per NFL Media, but the fact that they have an off week in Week 6 could play a factor in their decision. If Pickett can't go this week, Trubisky would likely be the Week 5 starter.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett has a knee injury, but the belief is the injury is not season-ending.

Related players: Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph

Rapoport said Pickett will get an MRI, and they are looking at the MCL and meniscus. His ACL is reportedly in tact. Rapoport added there just isn't a lot of information now but Pickett is going to miss some time with the injury but should return this season. Trubisky will get the start in Week 5, which is an early game at home vs. the Ravens. The Steelers do have a bye in Week 6 before traveling to the the Rams in Week 7.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett left Sunday’s game against the Texans with a lower body injury.

It could be a knee injury, apparently. Pickett was favoring his left leg after taking a sack and was helped off the field by trainers. A rough day for the Steelers gets even worse. Mitch Trubisky is the backup quarterback and Mason Rudolph is the emergency 3rd quarterback.

Kenny Pickett has to "check a box procedurally" but if there was practice he would be a full participant. Says Pickett will start on Saturday.

Related players: Mitch Trubisky

The Steelers will get more time to see what Pickett can do this season, but has already suffered two concussions this year, the other coming back in October. Pickett had been solid before his second concussion, and hasn't thrown and INT since Week 8 but only has two passing TDs over his last four, full games. He's also added a rushing TD in that span. At the very least, Pickett has turned into a game manager for the Steelers and fantasy owners.

Steelers are listing QB Kenny Pickett as doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers, and the team plans to announce its starting QB Saturday.

Related Players: Mitch Trubisky

This sets up for another Mitch Trubisky start, but it's not one that moves the needle for fantasy. After Week 14's performance, Trubisky now has more interceptions (five) than touchdowns (four) and his legs aren't something to count on anymore either, as he has accrued 29 yards on his 13 attempts in 2022.

Mike Tomlin said if QB Kenny Pickett (concussion protocol) is "able to work, we'll work him. If not, we'll get Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph ready." He said when dealing with concussion protocol, you take it day-to-day.

Don't expect the Steelers to rush back Pickett to the field as he's dealing with his second concussion this season. Trubisky would likely draw the start if Pickett can't go. The Steelers are at the Panthers in Week 15.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is in the concussion protocol and is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Mitch Trubisky is back under center for the Steelers. Pickett was trying to escape a sack, then took a hard hit and eventually did take a sack. Now it's Trubisky against the Ravens after Pickett threw just one pass today.

“[Kenny Pickett is] getting better in all areas, guys, just the same way that George Pickens is getting better,” head coach Mike Tomlin said in his Tuesday press conference. “I’m not going to comb through it every week. It’s moving in the direction that we would like it to.

The Steelers scored 30 points for the first time this season, but as the story pointed out, it was a tale of two halves. Pickett ended the first half 14-of-19 for 141 yards with a touchdown. He finished the game 25-of-42 for 265 yards with a touchdown. The team is 2-4 with Pickett this season.

Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth, QB Kenny Pickett, and CB Levi Wallace have been cleared and are no longer in concussion protocol.

Related Players: Mitch Trubisky, Zach Gentry

It's uncertain at this time if Pickett will regain the starting role from Mitch Trubisky but Freiermuth will assuredly send Zach Gentry deep down the depth chart. During the starting TE's absence, Gentry managed to accrue four yards on one reception. Freiermuth is right back to a top-ten option against a Dolphins defense that ranks 22nd in aFPA to the tight end position.

As Steelers coach Mike Tomlin promised, QB Kenny Pickett (concussion) was a full participant today.

Related players: Mitch Trubisky

The Steelers said if PIckett clears protocol he'll be the starter against Miami in Week 7. This certainly indicates he's on his way to getting the nob. Trubisky would be back under center if there are any setbacks. Keep in mind, this is a Sunday night game.