Kenny Pickett is headed to the other side of Pennsylvania.
According to multiple reports, the Steelers have agreed to trade Pickett to the Eagles.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Pittsburgh will receive a third-round pick (No. 98) and two 2025 seventh-round picks. In addition to Pickett, Philadelphia will receive a fourth-round pick (No. 120) to complete the deal.
Pickett, the 20th overall pick in the 2022 draft, started 24 games for Pittsburgh over the past two seasons and compiled a 14-10 record.
Pickett led six fourth-quarter comebacks and seven game-winning drives, but his overall performance was unimpressive. As a rookie, he completed 63 percent of his throws for 2,404 yards, seven touchdowns, and nine interceptions. He completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,070 yards, six touchdowns, and four picks in 2023.
Due to Pickett's ankle injury late in the 2023 season, the Steelers opted to keep Mason Rudolph as the starting QB even when Pickett was healthy.
According to multiple reports, Pickett was looking for a fresh start after the Steelers signed quarterback Russell Wilson.
Now that Pickett is gone, Wilson is Pittsburgh's clear starter entering the 2024 offseason program.Wilson signed a contract with the Steelers on friday.
Pickett grew up in New Jersey as an Eagles fan. He will now have the opportunity to be the team's backup behind starter Jalen Hurts.
