Russell Wilson is in and that means Kenny Pickett is out in Pittsburgh.
The former first-round pick of the Steelers will remain in the Keystone State, as the AFC North team is dealing him to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Trade: Steelers are sending QB Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles in a pick swap, sources tell ESPN.
Once Pittsburgh signed Russell Wilson, Pickett preferred to move on. pic.twitter.com/cvsAP2e8lB
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2024
Trade terms, per sources:
🏈Steelers get pick No. 98 and two 2025 7th-round picks.
🏈Eagles get QB Kenny Pickett and No. 120.
It’s a similar value to Washington got for Sam Howell. https://t.co/s6vhKIrZyR
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2024
Pickett was the 20th overall selection in the 2022 NFL draft.
He was 14-10 as a starter, going 7-5 twice.
Pickett threw for 4,474 yards and 13 touchdowns against 13 interceptions.
He played college ball at Pitt and is from Oakhurst, New Jersey, less than 90 minutes from Philadelphia.
Kenny Pickett grew up in New Jersey as an Eagles fan. Now he gets to go play for the team he rooted for. pic.twitter.com/ttY7Yeacfi
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2024
