Steelers Outcast QB Mitch Trubisky opens up about ‘breakup’

The first of Pittsburgh’s two starting quarterbacks, Mitch Trubisky, recently spoke candidly about his “breakup” with the Steelers.

As is customary for NFL players, Trubisky appears to have first learned that the Steelers were looking to move on through rumors rather than direct communication.

During a Buffalo Bills press conference on March 7, Trubisky stated, “There were rumblings that they were going to do it.” “In my opinion, it’s probably better to act sooner rather than later if it’s going to happen—in the end, it worked out well for both parties.”

Because they valued Trubisky sufficiently, the Steelers let him go before he became a free agent, allowing him to begin negotiations with other teams.

Not long after, Trubisky signed a two-year, $5.25 million contract to return to Buffalo, where he had previously spent a season as Josh Allen’s backup before joining the Steelers. In March 2022, Pittsburgh signed him to a contract worth $14.28 million, which was over three times the original amount.

Trubisky remarked, “I was grateful that the Steelers released players before the official start of free agency.” “My representative was able to initiate communication with a few teams. I was extremely laid back about it. I simply felt that I would wind up in the perfect place at the right time. In the end, it was like coming home.

While Trubisky had a few favorite teams, it was a “no-brainer” for him to return to Allen and the Bills. Throughout his two seasons with the Steelers, he had maintained contact with the two-time Pro Bowler.

Even though Trubisky’s career didn’t pan out during his time in Pittsburgh, he did learn a lot about who he is and what kind of club he requires.

“In Pittsburgh, there were undoubtedly highs and lows for me. I gained a lot more knowledge about things I shouldn’t do and things I don’t particularly enjoy. I believe it’s crucial to just be allowed to express one’s thoughts and have them heard.

Trubisky hinted that Pittsburgh was not hearing him. Perhaps he ought to have spoken a little louder.