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PITTSBURGH — It’s officially the Kenny Pickett show in Pittsburgh.
"In an effort to be better, and effort to score more points, an effort to move the ball more fluidly, we decided to go to Kenny. We wanted him to provide a speak for us." - Mike Tomlin
— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) October 4, 2022
RELATED >>> Turning to Pickett was inevitable for struggling Steelers
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named Pickett as the Week 5 starter when the black and gold visit the 3-1 Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
"Kenny has shown us maturity at every component of this process." - Mike Tomlin
— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) October 4, 2022
Pickett, a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, ran for two touchdowns in his NFL debut versus the New York Jets when he replaced Mitch Trubisky in the second half.
RELATED >>> Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tweeted Monday, citing sources, that Pickett was set to replace Trubisky in the lineup.
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