PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers made the long-anticipated quarterback change, benching Mitch Trubisky at halftime Sunday in favor of rookie Kenny Pickett at Acrisure Stadium. The result was a 24-20 loss to the New York Jets and a huge quarterback dilemma for coach Mike Tomlin.
Tomlin was non-committal on his Week 5 starter, creating the potential for a permanent switch to Pickett, who sparked the Steelers (1-3) in the third quarter before throwing two interceptions in the final 3:34 of the game.
"I'm not going to talk extended as we sit here," Tomlin said after his team blew a 20-10 lead for the second straight loss at home.