A report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette regarding Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s decision to bench quarterback Mitchell Trubisky during the team’s Week 4 24–20 loss to the Jets came out on Monday, stating that the quarterback got into a confrontation with receiver Diontae Johnson.
The heated exchange reportedly occurred during halftime of the game, after which Tomlin to name rookie Kenny Pickett the second half starter. Pickett replaced Trubisky as the team’s starter, then started the next two games.
Tomlin was asked about the report on Tuesday. He didn’t confirm or deny whether the confrontation happened, but spoke instead as if it happened hypothetically.
