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[unable to retrieve full-text content]Steelers can’t overcome Kenny Pickett injury, two weather delays in …  Yahoo Sports Source link

The Kenny Pickett era is underway. Or so it seems. After a six-point first half produced four punts, a turnover and two field goals against the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers benched Mitchell Trubisky in favor of their rookie quarterback. He threw an interception on his first possession, but backed up the turnover with consecutive scoring drives. But the Jets rallied with two unanswered touchdowns to secure a 24-20 win. After the game, head coach Mike Tomlin declined to name a Week 5… Source link

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their first official depth chart Friday and fans hoping to see rookie Kenny Pickett take over immediately might be disappointed. Pickett is listed as the team’s third quarterback, behind both current starter Mitchell Trubisky and backup Mason Rudolph. [Set, hut, hike! Create or join a fantasy football league now!] That probably shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. Trubisky, who the team signed to a two-year deal in the offseason, was expected to open the season… Source link

Kenny Pickett projects as the future at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But he’s going to have to earn it. The only quarterback selected in the first round of last week’s draft, Pickett joins a quarterback room in Pittsburgh that include Mason Rudolph and free-agent signing Mitchell Trubisky, both of whom have been starters in the NFL. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told NFL Network’s Rich Eisen on Wednesday that the Steelers drafted Pickett in part because of his “pro-ready” accuracy. He… Source link