According to ESPN.com, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett is out of the league’s concussion protocol and is expected to be under center for Week 7’s contest against the Miami Dolphins. Pickett suffered the injury in the third quarter of Pittsburgh’s 20-18 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the 24-year-old would start if cleared, and Pickett’s practice availability would not be impacted.
“Oftentimes, someone’s in the protocol, and they’ve got complete clearance in terms of full participation, so you let them participate,” said Tomlin.