"Kenny Pickett Counters Backup Refusal Rumors Amid Steelers' QB Shuffle"
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett refuted rumors that he refused to dress as Mason Rudolph's backup for a game against the Seattle Seahawks. Pickett clarified that there was no discussion of him being a backup if he was healthy enough to play; he would start, otherwise, he wouldn't dress for the game. The rumors, including one by radio host Mark Madden, suggested Pickett didn't want to be the backup or third quarterback. Pickett, who had ankle surgery after a Week 13 injury, is set to be the backup in the season finale against the Baltimore Ravens, with the Steelers' playoff hopes at stake.
