PITTSBURGH — Trailing at halftime on a lackluster performance by their offense, the Steelers made an 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 onto 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 pass ended with an interception, a long throw to wide receiver Chase Claypool that was picked off by safety Jordan Whitehead.
Pickett scored his first NFL touchdown on his second series, converting a quarterback sneak on third-and-goal from the 1-yard line.
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