The Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Mitch Trubisky earlier this offseason, and the former No. 2 overall pick has already found a new home, with the Buffalo Bills announcing Thursday that they have signed Trubisky to a two-year contract years. According to NFL Media, the deal is worth $5.25 million and could reach $8.45 million for the veteran signal-caller. He is guaranteed $2.7 million this season.
“To get back with these guys, this team and really play this offensive system that is QB friendly, something that I know, that I think helps my skill set, it was like a no-brainer,” Trubisky said, via ESPN . “It felt like I was coming home. So I was very excited about that.”
Trubisky spent the 2021 season as Josh Allen’s backup in Buffalo, throwing for 43 yards in six games played. He then scored a two-year, $14.25 million deal this included up to $27 million in incentives with the Steelers ahead of the 2022 season. The Steelers clearly targeted Trubisky as a free agent, as he agreed to terms with Pittsburgh about an hour after the start of the league’s legal tampering period.
Trubisky’s time in Pittsburgh did not go well. He went 2-5 as a starter while completing 64.1% of his passes for 1,884 yards, eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The UNC product lost the starting job in Week 5 of 2022, as rookie Kenny Pickett took over.
In 2023, Trubisky found his way back into the starting lineup after Pickett injured his ankle against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13, but lost his two starts throwing for 359 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Mason Rudolph replaced Trubisky as starter and went 3-0 while Pittsburgh secured a playoff berth.
Trubisky was originally selected No. 2 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft after made an agreement to trade with the San Francisco 49ers. The Bears sent San Francisco the No. 3 overall pick, a third-round pick (67th overall) and a fourth-round pick (111th overall), plus a third-round pick in 2018 to select Trubisky, who went 29-21 with the Bears before being allowed to walk in free agency.
The Bills front office had a very busy day. In addition to bringing back its former quarterback, the team also parted ways with six players, including Jordan Poyer and Tre’Davious White, and restructured two contracts, including Von Miller. The Bills didn’t stop there, as they re-signed one of their own safety Taylor Rapp before free agency begins next week.