The owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers took a shot at Kenny Pickett after he was rumored to be a backup quarterback

Art Rooney II dissed Kenny Pickett after coach Mike Tomlin said there would be a QB competition in 2024. Coach Tomlin has hinted at a quarterback competition in the future. Art Rooney dissed Pickett two weeks after Tomlin hinted at the QB competition. Steelers owner Art Rooney took a swipe at Pickett.

Kenny Pickett denies report he'refused' to be backup, says rumor was 'attacking my character' Pickett was medically cleared to return just prior to the Steelers' Week 17 game. He did not play, which sparked a rumor that he "refused" to back up Mason Rudolph.