Rather than risk being the backup to Russell Wilson, quarterback Kenny Pickett asked for a ticket out of Pittsburgh. In true “volunteers, not hostages” form, the Steelers obliged, sending Pickett to Philadelphia. A place where he’ll definitely be the backup behind Eagles starter Jalen Hurts.
And for Ryan Clark, that’s all Pickett will be. Appearing on the All Things Covered podcast Wednesday, Clark said Pickett’s future is his present. A No. 2 quarterback.
“From what I hear, Kenny Pickett actually had an opportunity to compete there,” Clark told Bryant McFadden and Patrick Peterson, referring to Pickett competing in Pittsburgh.