Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Kenny Pickett replaces Mitch Trubisky at QB to start second half
PITTSBURGH – Sticking to halftime with a lackluster performance by their offense, Pittsburgh Steelers made the inevitable move on Sunday, replacing Mitch Trubisky with rookies Kenny Pickett.
The crowd at Acrisure Stadium cheered with approval as Pickett, 20th drafter overall, trotted across the field for the Steelers’ first possession in the second half against New York Jetswho took a 10-6 lead.
Pickett’s first NFL series ends with an interception, a long pass to a wide receiver Chase Claypool that was chosen by safety Jordan Whitehead. It was his first NFL pass attempt. He scored his first NFL touchdown in his second series, converting a third-place quarterback and goal from the 1-yard line.
Trubisky was largely ineffective in the first half, completing seven of 13 84-meter passes and one interception.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin defended Trubisky after last week’s loss Cleveland Browns, said with certainty after the game that he was standing by Trubisky’s side. After watching his foul play out, scoring just two goals on the field (including one running 59 yards at half-time), Tomlin attempted to excite his side. himself by inserting former star Pitt.