PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Kenny Pickett said it will feel better in a couple of days but said ‘I’m playing for sure’ Thursday night against the Titans.
Pickett left the game Sunday against the Jaguars with a rib injury, saying he listened to what the doctors said at halftime and felt like he couldn’t help the team the way he was able to throw it Sunday.
He did some light throwing on Tuesday. He said the issue is being able to follow through. After he throws the pass when his arm comes forward he has to be able to have enough torque while he rotates. Pickett said the ribs are a huge part of that. He said he did as much as anyone in practice and is just being smart to be ready for Thursday night.
“When I’m coming through, being able to have torque rotating, obviously your ribs are a huge part of that. Just being smart these two days and getting ready to go Thursday night.”
Pickett said he won’t use this injury as a crutch, nor will he use having a short week as an excuse. He said Tennessee is dealing with it as well and it is just part of the NFL schedule.
He says he will wear a protective vest, but always has.