PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 30: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles meet at mid-field after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Steelers have traded hometown hero Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles in a pick swap.
Trade: #Steelers are sending QB Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles in a pick swap, per @AdamSchefter
THAT WAS QUICK! https://t.co/a5r9KYPeZo
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 15, 2024
In 12 games last season, Pickett notched 2,070 passing yards six touchdowns, and four interceptions, showing little to no improvement from his rookie season.
The Steelers went out and signed Russell Wilson and it appears he will be the starter going forward.
