Steelers’ Kenny Pickett has surgery for high ankle sprain

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett had surgery Monday for a sprained ankle and was ruled out for Thursday night's game against the New England Patriots, coach Mike Tomlin announced.

Mitch Trubisky will start at quarterback for the Steelers on Thursday.

Tomlin said Monday there was no fear Pickett's injury would end his season.

A league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday that Pickett is expected to be out “a few weeks” with a right ankle injury.

Pickett was injured midway through the second quarter of the Steelers' 24-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and did not return.

Trubisky took over in Pickett's absence and finished the game 11 of 17 for 117 yards and a touchdown. He also lost a fumble.

Pickett, in his second season, totaled 2,070 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions.

Despite Sunday's loss, the Steelers (7-5) remain in position for the AFC playoffs.