Steelers QB Kenny Pickett leaves game against the Cards with ankle injury. Mitch Trubisky takes over

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett injured his left ankle in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against Arizona and is questionable to return.

Pickett came up limping after getting tackled by Cardinals defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter following a short gain near the Arizona goal line.

Pickett attempted to walk back to the huddle before taking a knee. He was examined in the blue tent on the sideline before going back to the locker room for further testing.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, right, runs with the ball against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Kei’Trel Clark (13) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pickett was 7 of 10 for 70 yards at the time of the injury.

Mitch Trubisky took over for Pickett. Trubisky’s first snap was a handoff to Najee Harris on fourth-and-goal at the Arizona 1 that resulted in no gain and a turnover on downs.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) gets hit by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

This is the third time this season Trubisky has replaced Pickett because of an injury.

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