Bills safety Damar Hamlin's big hit on college teammate, Steelers QB Kenny Pickett, leads to scuffle
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett made his first NFL start Sunday. His old college teammate welcomed him to Buffalo with a big hit.
Pickett scrambled for 10 yards inside the Buffalo Bills' red zone late in the third quarter. He started to slide near the right sideline when Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin lowered his shoulder into Pickett's left side.
Pittsburgh guard James Daniel shoved Hamlin to the ground after the play, leading to a skirmish on the Bills' sideline.
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Pickett and Hamlin are former college teammates at the University of Pittsburgh. Pickett was a team captain in 2021 when they played together on the Panthers.
Hamlin was not called for a penalty on the play. Pittsburgh linemen Kevin Dotson and Daniel were flagged for unnecessary roughness.
#Steelers G James Daniels took exception to Kenny Pickett getting hit late. pic.twitter.com/8FOAzGM5Uw
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 9, 2022
Hamlin was selected by the Bills in the sixth round of 2021 NFL Draft. The Steelers took Pickett with in the first round with the 20th pick in 2022.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Damar Hamlin delivers hit on QB Kenny Pickett, leading to skirmish
