Steelers title Mitch Trubisky commencing QB, workforce captain

Mitch Trubisky has had an up-and-down start out to his NFL vocation, expending his initially four a long time in Chicago as the setting up quarterback in advance of signing a 1-calendar year deal in Buffalo to back up Josh Allen. 

Trubisky signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, and he’ll once yet again be a starting off NFL QB immediately after winning the quarterback opposition during schooling camp. 

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scrambles for yardage for the duration of the very first 50 percent of a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Aug. 20, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (G3 Box News Image/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin named Trubisky the starter for Pittsburgh’s Week 1 match versus the Cincinnati Bengals, just one working day immediately after naming him a workforce captain. 

"Mitch Trubisky is our commencing quarterback and our captain," Tomlin claimed at his Tuesday push meeting.

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"We're just truly comfy with what Mitch has revealed us. He's a person that came to us with franchise quarterback working experience if you will. He is relaxed in all those shoes. He's been the focal position of a football crew, in the firm right before. He is had success in carrying out so. 

"Like I pointed out when we obtained him, he took the Bears to the playoffs two out of four decades. He has a winning history as a starting up quarterback. Individuals points had been desirable to us. His athleticism and mobility had been beautiful to us." 

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers throughout a activity from the Detroit Lions at Acrisure Stadium Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh.  (Joe Sargent/Getty Illustrations or photos)

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Kenny Pickett, the Steelers' 2022 to start with-spherical draft decide on, will be the backup quarterback, and Mason Rudolph will be listed as the third-string QB on the depth chart. 

Mitch Trubisky of the Pittsburgh Steelers in motion for the duration of a video game from the Detroit Lions at Acrisure Stadium Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh.  (Joe Sargent/Getty Illustrations or photos)

Trubisky signed a two-yr contract with Pittsburgh throughout the offseason as he attempts to revitalize his job. He had a strong preseason, completing 24 of 34 passing tries for 283 yards and two touchdowns in 3 online games. 

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"It really is a great honor," Trubisky claimed of remaining named a captain, in accordance to ESPN. "Whenever you're voted by your peers and your teammates, it of course usually means a whole lot. I just arrive in below, try to lead by instance, receive the trust of my teammates. And for them to vote me captain, it absolutely usually means a whole lot."