The Pittsburgh Steelers’ future changed dramatically when they signed QB Russell Wilson, leading to the chain reaction of Kenny Pickett requesting a trade. The Steelers drafted Pickett in the first round in 2022, and they just flipped him for a mid-round pick swap going into his third season. This seemingly happened on Pickett’s behest rather than Pittsburgh—they wanted him here until he didn’t want to be here.
Much to the chagrin of Pitt alum Louis Riddick, who spoke of his disappointment on 93.7 The Fan. “I would’ve liked to have seen [Kenny Pickett] stay there and compete,” he said.