marinabays Mitchell Trubisky becomes ex-Pittsburgh Steelers after the Steelers agreed to release the 29-year-old quarterback from the team. marinabays
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to release Mitchell Trubisky from the team after the 29-year-old quarterback has been with the Steelers for just two seasons, according to a report from Mike Garafolo. NFL Network ( marinabays )
Trubisky entered the league as the No. 2 draft pick in the 2017 class, playing his first four years with the Chicago Bears before signing a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Buffalo Bills in 2021. To play the role of Josh Allen’s backup, he then moved to sign a 2-year contract with the Steelers in the 2022 off-season before extending the contract for another 2 years in March of last year. Until the 29-year-old quarterback was released from the team. Because of the said agreement, there is no guaranteed money left.
Steelers hire Arthur Smith, former head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, as new offensive coach. They will move forward with Kenny Pickett, a former first-round draft pick of the 2022 class, while Mason Rudolph, who is about to become a free agent, has the opportunity to re-sign. It has been reported that veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill may be brought in to sign another contract. After ending his commitment with the Tennessee Titans.
During his two years in Pittsburgh, Trubisky started the 2023 season seven times in 12 games, posting a 2-5 record, throwing for 1,884 yards, eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Quarterback rating 77.6