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Kenny Pickett Era Begins: Mitch Trubisky Benched To Start Second Half Of Jets Game

The Kenny Pickett era is underway. He is replacing veteran Mitch Trubisky to begin the second half of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 4 game against the New York Jets.

Pittsburgh has just six first half points, a pair of Chris Boswell field goals. Trubisky went 7/13 for 84 yards and an interception in the first half.

Pickett was the team’s first round selection, 20th overall, in 2022.

Mike Tomlin has stood by Trubisky throughout this year, noting his improvement, but he may is finally making a change. For the first half, at least.

Pickett shined in the preseason and worked his way up to be the team’s #2 QB behind Trubisky but ahead of Mason Rudolph.