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We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles trading two 2025 draft picks to the Steelers for Kenny Pickett
The Eagles are all about quarterback development, and with the club looking for efficiency behind Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia has acquired Kenny Pickett from Pittsburgh for draft picks.
The Steelers’ No. 20 overall pick out of Pitt, Pickett now heads to the Eagles, where he’ll backup Jalen Hurts.
With the move set to be official, here’s an instant analysis of the trade.
Social media and Twitter exploded after the Philadelphia Eagles traded draft picks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for quarterback Kenny Pickett
The Eagles officially have a new backup quarterback after general manager Howie Roseman traded a late-round pick to the Steelers for Kenny Pickett.
Pickett was set to enter his third season with Pittsburgh after the franchise selected him with a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Breaking; I’m told the Eagles are working to trade for QB Kenny Pickett.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 15, 2024
Pickett started 24 games in his first two seasons with the Steelers, as Pittsburgh went 7-5 in games he was under center in both years.
Picket completed 62.6 percent of his passes for 4,474 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions during his career, giving Philadelphia an experienced backup quarterback.
With the news set to be complete, here are social media reactions.
The Philadelphia Eagles are trading draft picks to the Steelers to acquire quarterback Kenny Pickett
The Eagles are all about quarterback development, and with the club looking for efficiency behind Jalen Hurts, it has acquired Kenny Pickett from Pittsburgh in a swap of draft picks.
The Eagles send a third-round pick (No. 98 overall) in next month’s draft and two 2025 seventh-round selections to Pittsburgh, while the Steelers include a 2024 fourth-round pick (No. 120) in the deal.
The No. 20 overall pick out of Pitt in the 2022 NFL draft, Pickett now heads to the Eagles, where he’ll back up Hurts.
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
Pickett went 14-10 in 24 starts for the Steelers. In those 24 games, Pickett was 446 of 713 passing (62.6%) for 4,474 yards, 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
He suffered an ankle injury in December and never returned to the field as Mason Rudolph took over starting duties.
