NFL-- Kenny Pickett exits the Bucs game following a head injury

In the second half, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their starting quarterback.

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The offence of the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a severe setback when quarterback Kenny Pickett was brought off the field for inspection.

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In the third quarter, Devin White of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers struck Pickett while he was throwing. Pickett was struck in the head.

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Pickett got to his feet on his own, but the referees sent the trainers to see whether he needed help.

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Pickett was assessed by trainers on the field for a brief while before being brought to the medical tent. Then he was led to the changing area.

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He must be assessed for a concussion due to the play in accordance with the most recent concussion guidelines adopted by the NFL.

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Pickett was replaced by Mitch Trubisky for the Steelers. The offseason acquisition started the season's opening four games.

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The Steelers selected Pickett in the opening round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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The Chicago Bears selected Trubisky with the second overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

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