REPORT: Mitch Trubisky Was Benched After Locker Room Altercation With his Star WR
When Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky was benched at halftime in Week 4 against the Jets, it appeared to be a move made due to his level of play on the field.
However, a report by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette claimed that Trubisky was actually benched by HC Mike Tomlin after a heated locker room confrontation at halftime with WR Diontae Johnson.
According to Gerry Dulac, Johnson was yelling at Trubisky over his lack of targets, even though there were multiple plays during which Johnson either cost his team points or the ball. Trubisky fired right back at Johnson, per Dulac, and that's when rookie Kenny Pickett was told he'd be the starter for the second half.
Trubisky returned to the field Sunday to help the team in its 20�18 win over the Buccaneers after Pickett suffered a concussion in the third quarter. In less than two quarters on Sunday, Trubisky finished with nine completions out of 12 attempts for 144 yards and one touchdown.
