The Steelers wasted no time making roster adjustments following Tremendous Bowl LVIII, releasing three gamers on Monday, together with former No. 2 total choose of the 2017 NFL Draft, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
In two seasons with the Steelers, Trubisky went 2-5 as a starter, throwing eight touchdowns to 10 interceptions.
The previous North Carolina Tar Heel infamously was chosen eight picks forward of three-time Tremendous Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes.
Whereas Mahomes seeks a fourth Lombardi Trophy subsequent season, Trubisky will attempt to land on his fourth NFL staff.
After 4 seasons with the Bears (2017-20), Trubisky spent the 2021 season as Josh Allen’s backup in Buffalo.
Trubisky confirmed promise in his second season as he led the Bears to a 12-4 file. He additionally led the Bears to the playoffs in 2020, however Chicago misplaced within the wild-card spherical each occasions.
The Steelers’ determination to half methods with Trubisky is not all that shocking contemplating head coach Mike Tomlin did not point out him when discussing the staff’s plans at quarterback subsequent season. Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett may get a crack on the beginning job, as may a quarterback obtainable through free company or commerce, together with Russell Wilson or Justin Fields.
As for Trubisky, if he has an NFL future, it might seemingly be as an offensive guru’s pet challenge. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan took in Sam Darnold this season to function Brock Purdy’s backup, and Trubisky may have the ability to discover a comparable position elsewhere.
If nothing else, Pittsburgh’s determination to chop bait so quickly after the season permits Trubisky to audition for the UFL. The spring soccer league’s inaugural season kicks off on March 30.
