BREAKING: Mitch Trubisky expected to be released
The Pittsburgh Steelers' campaign kicked off with Mitch Trubisky as the starting quarterback, but Head Coach Mike Tomlin was forced to make a decision and bench him in favor of rookie signal-caller Kenny Pickett.
As things stand, Pickett appears to be the favorite to secure the starting role, and it seems that Trubisky's tenure with the team may be coming to an end. According to reports by The Athletic, Trubisky was dissatisfied with his role this season.
Releasing Trubisky would allow the Steelers to save a reported $8 million against the salary cap. Nevertheless, Owner Art Rooney stated last week, "I anticipate that Mitch will be on the roster next year and serve as a dependable backup if required. I believe he demonstrated that he can do that. We can be victorious with him."
While it may be expected for him to return, actually having Trubisky back with the team is a different matter entirely. During his first season with the Steelers, Trubisky made five starts, throwing for 1,252 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions.
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7 FEVRIER | 161 ANSWERS BREAKING: Mitch Trubisky expected to be released Could Chicago bring back Mitch Trubisky as a backup on a short-term deal? | ||
| Yes | 72 | 44.7 % |
| No | 89 | 55.3 % |
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