PITTSBURGH -- Trailing at halftime on a lackluster performance by their offense, the Pittsburgh Steelers made the inevitable move at quarterback Sunday, replacing Mitch Trubisky with rookie Kenny Pickett.
The crowd at Acrisure Stadium roared with approval when Pickett, drafted 20th overall, trotted on the field for the Steelers' first possession in the second half against the New York Jets, who held a 10-6 lead.
Pickett's first NFL series ended with an interception, a long pass for wide receiver Chase Claypool that was picked off by safety Jordan Whitehead.