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Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) takes a snap against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers won 19-9. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) takes a snap against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers won 19-9. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
This isn’t the first time Kenny Pickett has had ankle surgery. The last time it happened, the Steelers’ QB recovered from it within an unbelievable 26 days, back in his college days. Guess what that means?
Yes, Pickett is pushing his limits to return to play as early as he can! Trusted NFL insider Ian Rapoport has shared his understanding that the QB could be replicating his college-day miracle to save the season for the Steelers.
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Kenny Pickett to make a 3-week post-surgery comeback?
Rapoport has made the breaking in social media, where he delivered the unbelievable yet possible news. The QB had his surgery 12 days ago, and according to the insider, he could be back for the week 17 Seahawks game on 31st December. “My understanding is, he is pushing to play next week, which would be incredibly quick. Less than 3 weeks”, Rapoport struggled to believe it himself.
Tony's Top Prospects For QB For STEELERS
From @NFLGameDay Kickoff: #Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is pushing to play next week but Week 17 against the #Seahawks is a bit more realistic. Meanwhile, there is a realistic chance that RB Jonathan Taylor (thumb) is back next week vs. the #Falcons. pic.twitter.com/mdz66YFAlh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 16, 2023
“I am sure, if he can pass the agility test, strength test, the pain test… Potentially he could play”, he detailed the hurdles Pickett would need to jump to make this record-quick recovery.
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