Pittsburgh Steelers: Kenny Pickett ruled out versus Tampa Bay with concussion

The Pittsburgh Steelers held Kenny Pickett out after the rookie from Pitt took a hard hit from a defender and slammed his head on impact with the ground. Leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-12 in the third quarter, Pickett exited the game and backup Mitch Trubisky took the next series. He is now officially out for the rest of the game with a concussion.

The Buccaneer that came in with the tackle was former LSU star Devin White. Prior to his injury, Pickett completed 11-of-18 passes for 67 yards and his first career touchdown pass.

With Trubisky in the game, the Steelers punted after gaining one first down. The veteran went 3-for-5 on his first drive.

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Here's the hit on Kenny Pickett.pic.twitter.com/lE8lB2Sjs8

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Kenny Pickett throws first career touchdown

Kenny Pickett can check his first passing touchdown off his list of rookie achievements. The first-round draft choice found running back Najee Harris unaccounted for in the flats for an easy six-yard score.

Pickett recorded his first career start last week against the Bills. The rookie out of Pitt completed 34 of 51 passes for 327 yards and an interception in the 38-3 loss. One week later, he led his team to a touchdown on the opening drive of the game.

The Steelers are looking to snap a four-game losing streak with a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Catch the remainder of the game live on FOX or NFL+.

On3’s Barkley Truax contributed to this report.