NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport gave an update on the status of Kenny Pickett and his ankle injury during an appearance on Good Morning Football Monday, and while Rapoport confirmed Gerry Dulac’s initial report that Pickett is undergoing surgery today, he added that Pickett isn’t expected to be placed on IR, which is good news for his return with his 2-4 week timeline.
“Kenny Pickett is going to have ankle surgery today, he has been dealing with an ankle injury really all season,” Rapoport said. “Described to me as like a tightrope-type surgery, the kind that you would have for a high ankle sprain.