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Curt Popejoy

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett lands in The Athletic’s bottom tier

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The Athletic put together their tier list of 30 veteran NFL quarterbacks based on input from coaches around the league. We are sharing the tier list keeping in mind that the league sources they spoke to ranked Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett at No. 25 and in the fourth tier. Here’s the full list.

Tier 1

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1) Chiefs Patrick Mahomes
2) Bengals Joe Burrow
3) Bills Josh Allen
4) Jets Aaron Rodgers
5) Chargers Justin Herbert

Tier 2

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6) Eagles Jalen Hurts
7) Ravens Lamar Jackson
8) Jaguars Trevor Lawrence
9) Cowboys Dak Prescott
10) Rams Matthew Stafford
11) Browns Deshaun Watson
12) Vikings Kirk Cousins

Tier 3

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13) Cardinals Kyler Murray
14) Saints Derek Carr
15) Lions Jared Goff
16) Broncos Russell Wilson
17) Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa
18) 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo
19) Giants Daniel Jones
20) Seahawks Geno Smith
21) Bears Justin Fields
22) Titans Ryan Tannehill
23) Patriots Mac Jones

Tier 4

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24) 49ers Brock Purdy
25) Steelers Kenny Pickett
26) Packers Jordan Love
27) Bucs Baker Mayfield
28) Commanders Sam Howell
29) Falcons Desmond Ridder
30) Colts Gardner Minshew

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