Steelers' Mike Tomlin declines to comment on locker room skirmish between Mitch Trubisky, Diontae Johnson

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin declined to comment on a report of a heated locker room exchange between quarterback Mitch Trubisky and wideout Diontae Johnson during their Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets.

But Tomlin did say it would be a "good" thing if it did happen because "it probably means there’s a couple guys that wanted to win." 

Tomlin was asked Tuesday to confirm a report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that alleged Trubisky was benched at halftime for rookie Kenny Pickett after Trubisky and Johnson got into a heated argument over the passing game.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky throws a pass during the second half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Pittsburgh Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

The Steelers head coach refused to validate the report but did say it wouldn’t be a bad thing if it did, in fact, happen.

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"If it were, do you think that I would share it with you in this environment? Probably not. Our business is our business," Tomlin said. "I understand in today’s climate, oftentimes, there’s leaks. Our business gets in the street, but I’m not going to acknowledge it, or confirm it, or deny it in these settings. I’m just not. I ain’t got enough hours in my day for it.

Diontae Johnson (18) of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field Dec. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh.  (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

"Everyone wants to win. If it transpired, it’s good. It probably means there’s a couple guys that wanted to win. If it