Kenny Pickett wanted a fresh start. He got one. Two years removed from being the Pittsburgh Steelers first round pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, billed as Ben Roethlisberger’s replacement and future of the franchise, Pickett was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles Friday for a pair of 2025 seventh round picks and a 2024 pick swap. It was a shocking and quick move on the heels of the team signing veteran QB Russell Wilson to ostensibly compete for the starting job. But reporting indicated Pickett asked to be dealt and start anew with a different team.
In an introductory press conference with the Eagles Monday, Pickett was asked why he wanted to go elsewhere.