Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett recently bid farewell to the city of Pittsburgh in a heartfelt Instagram post. Pickett, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, expressed his gratitude for his time with the Steelers but also shared his excitement about joining the Eagles.
Pickett, who played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, was drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, just days after the Steelers signed star quarterback Russell Wilson, they traded Pickett to the Eagles.
Reports suggested that Pickett was unhappy with the arrival of Wilson, which led to the trade. However, Pickett remained positive and addressed the situation at his Eagles introductory press conference. He expressed confidence in how he handled the situation and is looking forward to his new opportunity in Philadelphia.
In his new role with the Eagles, Pickett will serve as the backup to starting quarterback Jalen Hurts. Meanwhile, the Steelers acquired Justin Fields from the Bears to serve as Wilson’s understudy.
It will be interesting to see how both Pickett and Fields adapt to their new teams and roles in the upcoming NFL season. Fans of both the Steelers and the Eagles will surely be keeping a close eye on these developments as the season progresses.
