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Kenny Pickett Clears Concussion Protocol, Expected to Start Sunday

Kenny Pickett is set to be the starting quarterback when the Steelers face the Dolphins on Sunday night in Miami.

Pittsburgh (2-4) announced Friday that Pickett was one of three players that cleared concussion protocol on the team. Tight end pat Freiermuth and cornerback Levi Wallace were also cleared ahead of Sunday’s matchup.

The rookie quarterback suffered a concussion in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers, his first official start at Acrisure Stadium. Pickett was taken to the locker room and evaluated under the NFL’s concussion protocol.