The Steelers are getting back all three players that were in concussion protocol this week, including quarterback Kenny Pickett.
Along with Pickett, cornerback Levin Wallace and tight end Pat Freiermuth are no longer in concussion protocol and will be available to play on Sunday night against the Dolphins in Miami.
Wallace and Freiermuth both missed last game, a win at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Pickett was concussed during Sunday’s game, with Mitch Trubisky finishing out the game for Pittsburgh.
Pickett has been practicing in full all week in practice and is the fastest player to return to practice and go in full in the NFL this season. Just three days.
Earlier in the week, Coach Mike Tomlin said he didn’t expect any issues that would keep Pickett from practicing and said if he is cleared, he will play.
The move comes as a surprise to some.
There has been an increased concern in concussions after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa seemingly suffered back-to-back concussions in two straight games.
Tagovailoa said earlier this week he doesn’t remember anything after suffering the second concussion.
He was cleared over the weekend and is set to make his first start since Week Four against the Steelers this Sunday night.
Dr. Chao said on, Sports Injury Central, said he would be surprised if it is Pickett that plays.
“It’s going to Mitch Trubisky back for the Steelers this week against the Dolphins,” said Dr. Chao. “Why? First of all most players are not clearing concussion protocol within one week now after the Tua incident but even if he does clear late-week are you really going to play he rookie with very little, if any practice all week long.”
It should be noted Dr. Chao made his comments on Tuesday, the same day as Tomlin’s comments on Pickett playing if he is able to.