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Charlie Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive stars pile pressure on quarterback Kenny Pickett

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is only his second year as a starter, but could find himself in a precarious position if he continues to struggle this season.

Drafted in the first-round of the 2022 class to replace the legendary Ben Roethlisberger, Pickett was seen as a risky pick heading to the league, after four below average years at the local college, Penn State, before an excellent final season - throwing 42 touchdowns to just seven interceptions.

The quarterback had also been much older than other prospects, and is now 25 years old heading into his second season, coming off the back of a rookie year in which he showed glimpses but ultimately flattered to deceive.

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