NFL-- NFL World Reacts To News About Kenny Pickett's Decision

There is a new starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Kenny Pickett, a rookie, replaced veteran starter Mitch Trubisky in Sunday's loss to the Jets, making his NFL debut.

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Pickett ran for two touchdowns and completed 10 of 13 throws for 120 yards in the 24-20 defeat, but he also threw three interceptions.

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Jordan Whitehead tipped and intercepted Pickett's deep pass to Chase Claypool on his first career pass attempt.

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Pickett scored his first touchdown in the NFL during his second drive, a scramble into the end zone.

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Mike Tomlin, the head coach, admitted following the game that he was still unsure of who would start. However, it appears that Pickett has already made up his mind.

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Kenneth Shane Pickett is the quarterback of Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.

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The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award was given to Pickett as a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, where he played collegiate football.

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In the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Steelers selected Pickett.

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