The Latest Breaking News from Kenny Pickett

Kenny Pickett wants the football in his hands when it counts.

Roethlisberger admitted to Pickett that he wasn’t always a believer in his abilities.

PITTSBURGH — The decision to give Mitch Trubisky a new contract goes beyond providing the Steelers a quality backup — and proven relief pitcher — for Kenny Pickett for the next three seasons.

The deal gives Pittsburgh some long-term stability behind starter Kenny Pickett.

Strong rosters across the board mean success in this division could depend on quarterback play, with Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson the two to beat.

Lamar Jackson’s contract was front and center this offseason, despite each team in the division upgrading its roster with the hopes of playoff contention.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh has had an amazing lineage of professional quarterbacks. The legendary Johnny Unitas was once Steelers property. Hall of Famer Len Dawson played here. Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger became the franchise's winningest quarterbacks. Bobby Layne, Bubby Brister and Kordell Stewart were among football's colorful characters. There were…

Mitch Trubisky's new deal is worth up to $33 million.

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers are giving backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky a contract extension.