The Pittsburgh Steelers have decided to start Mason Rudolph over Kenny Pickett as quarterback in their upcoming game against the Baltimore Ravens. This decision has sparked controversy, with reports suggesting that Pickett refused to be the backup quarterback in a previous game, which he vehemently denies. Pickett has expressed disappointment and frustration at the reports, stating that they are baseless and have attacked his character. Despite the controversy, the Steelers are standing by their decision to start Rudolph over Pickett.
Why is Mason Rudolph starting? Breaking down the Steelers' QB situation https://t.co/7CK6yCbhTU
Report: Steelers still believe Kenny Pickett is franchise QB https://t.co/59OiEh88v8 https://t.co/cGDURn8jtU
I’ll put a bow it because the last person just got back to me. Talked to multiple people-both inside & outside Steelers org-who said report of Kenny Pickett refusing to be a backup or having bad attitude and getting demoted because of it are 100% false. Not one source. Multiple.
Kenny Pickett clearly didn't appreciate reports in Pittsburgh media about him refusing to be a backup. ⤵️ https://t.co/fFMOs93CdX
Steelers' Kenny Pickett denies report he 'refused' to be backup, says rumor was 'attacking my character' https://t.co/J7VqT6Yy6g
Not liking Kenny Pickett as a QB is one thing, calling him a “liar” and attacking him personally is another. To many media members embarrassed themselves today in my opinion. Give a listen… https://t.co/I3uBU0QuGb
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett denies refusing backup role https://t.co/T4pd2LtXgJ https://t.co/44svgv4FXZ
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett responds to rumors that he refused to dress as a backup in Week 17 https://t.co/Hj6ZyESj0p
Kenny Pickett blasts reports that he 'refused' to dress as Mason Rudolph's backup https://t.co/egprzh0PDJ
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett denies he told staff he wouldn’t play https://t.co/ZcPbu00GM7
Kenny Pickett not happy with reports he refused to be Steelers backup quarterback https://t.co/nvDwcXCUE9 https://t.co/GZqF3b7T3t
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett rips rumor that he refused to be backup in Week 17 vs. Seahawks https://t.co/lx2xDQFh6n https://t.co/WVSlnXWySm
Kenny Pickett responds to rumors of him not suiting up to be the backup this week against the Bengals: “Don’t know where it started. It’s kind of crazy what people will write and put out there to try and prove their point or help their stand point and careers” 👀…
A fiery Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett started his media availability Tuesday by denying rumors that he refused to dress for his team’s game against the Seahawks on Sunday because he did not want to serve as the backup to Mason Rudolph https://t.co/KnExpAGRho
Kenny Pickett rebutted reports that he refused to suit up as the Steelers' backup QB Sunday. "I’m disappointed to see (reports) without any proof or basis of it.” @MikeDeFabo has more ⤵️ https://t.co/u9Zv8mLdeV
Kenny Pickett rips report that he refused to be backup vs. Seahawks. 🤔 https://t.co/unotSDpstV https://t.co/pxfPNSto73
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett shoots down reports he refused to be backup https://t.co/Di6lzXSE7s via @PittsburghPG
Steelers scandal brewing as Kenny Pickett denies claim he ‘refused’ to dress for Seahawks game https://t.co/gQCUyc1dRW https://t.co/IG9P5zMdPK
#Steelers QB Kenny Pickett responds to the rumors that he refused to dress as a backup in Week 17 ⬇ https://t.co/YgB78Mxlzt
Kenny Pickett rips reports that he refused to be the backup quarterback Sunday. https://t.co/RfwLGFfMMs
Pickett's opening statement in transcript form: "I saw reports out there that I felt like were attacking my character and how I am as a person, not even getting into a player standpoint of it. "There was no talk of me being a backup quarterback this week in terms of being a… https://t.co/S9C6B7r4kS
Kenny Pickett emphatically shut down a report that he refused to dress as the #Steelers' No. 2 quarterback last weekend in Seattle. He will be Mason Rudolph's backup this weekend in Baltimore. Video and more in our @DKPghSports Feed: https://t.co/q95Ru43cK2 https://t.co/3ovUZI7EaU
Kenny Pickett on accusations that he refused to be the No. QB: https://t.co/nAng58ZJcK
QB Kenny Pickett opens his availability this morning by saying the rumors that he refused to dress against Seattle if he wasn’t starting aren’t true. He says he will be the No.2 vs. Baltimore https://t.co/WOsRHkzqIM
Kenny Pickett just met with reporters and denied he refused to be the No. 2 quarterback against Seattle.
Kenny Pickett denies he refused to be the backup. https://t.co/BqvRAs223X
Kenny Pickett is healthy, but the Steelers are riding the hot hand with Mason Rudolph slated to start vs. Baltimore https://t.co/aN9tGRAMZ3
Steelers sticking with Mason Rudolph at QB against the Ravens even with Kenny Pickett available (from @AP) https://t.co/7hNCkQBQuB
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph to start over healthy Kenny Pickett vs. Ravens, HC Mike Tomlin announces https://t.co/vAcoAQ2ucZ https://t.co/OBXqfCgxo0
In his weekly press conference on the South Side, Mike Tomlin detailed why the #Steelers are sticking with Mason Rudolph at quarterback over Kenny Pickett this week in Baltimore. That, and more, in our @DKPghSports Feed: https://t.co/q95Ru43KzA