Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett to start vs. Raiders

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett is expected to start Saturday's game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders, coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday.

Tomlin said Pickett has cleared concussion protocol and will return as a full participant in practice to start the week.

Pickett sat out Pittsburgh's 24-16 victory over the Carolina Panthers last Sunday, one week after he was injured in the Steelers' 16-14