There’s been a ton of hot takes regarding Justin Fields being the best suitor to be the Eagles’ backup quarterback next season. Those takes have essentially been extinguished as the team made a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers for quarterback Kenny Pickett this afternoon.
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