The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a significant move by trading quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles. This trade involves Pittsburgh receiving a third-round pick in this year's NFL draft and two seventh-round picks in the 2025 draft in exchange for Pickett and a fourth-round pick this year.
The decision to trade Pickett comes shortly after the Steelers signed Russell Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler, to a one-year deal. Wilson's arrival had raised questions about Pickett's future with the team, and the trade now confirms that Wilson will likely be the starting quarterback for the Steelers.
Pickett, a first-round pick out of the University of Pittsburgh in 2022, had a mixed tenure with the Steelers. While he showed promise at times, injuries and inconsistent performances limited his impact on the team's offense. Despite initial support from the coaching staff and management, the Steelers ultimately decided to part ways with Pickett in favor of Wilson.
With Pickett now joining the Eagles, he will have the opportunity to reset his career in Philadelphia. The Eagles already have an established starter in Jalen Hurts, but Pickett's arrival provides experienced depth at the quarterback position. Growing up in central New Jersey, Pickett will have the chance to make a fresh start close to home at Lincoln Financial Field.
This trade marks the end of a once-promising chapter between Pittsburgh and Pickett, who was a standout player at the University of Pittsburgh and a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2021. While his time with the Steelers did not pan out as expected, Pickett now has a chance to make an impact with the Eagles and contribute to their quarterback depth behind Hurts.
