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Eagles' Kenny Pickett: Does little in preseason finale
Kenny Pickett completed six of nine passes for 58 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason loss to the Vikings.With Jalen Hurts sitting out the Philadelphia Eagles' preseason finale, Pickett got another start and played the entire first half, but the former Steeler did little with the opportunity. Pickett's longest completions both went to Parris Campbell, for 19 and 15 yards on his first and last possessions of the day, but he had no other gains for double-digit yards. The team's 2023 sixth-round pick, Tanner McKee, played most of the second half and had an uneven performance, which likely secures Pickett's spot as Hurts' primary backup to begin the regular season.
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Eagles' Kenny Pickett: Modest numbers in another start
Kenny Pickett completed 11 of 13 passes for 67 yards while adding two rushing attempts for six yards in Thursday's 14-13 preseason win over the Patriots.Pickett played the entire first half as Jalen Hurts once again got the night off. The former Pittsburgh quarterback was content checking the ball down and led the offense to only three points, though he didn't have top skill players such as A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith or Saquon Barkley at his disposal. Despite having 24 regular-season starts under his belt, Pickett figures to get extensive playing time in the Philadelphia Eagles' Aug. 24 preseason finale against the Vikings as he continues to familiarize himself with his new team's offense.
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Eagles' Kenny Pickett: Unimpressive in preseason opener
Kenny Pickett completed 14 of 22 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 16-13 preseason win over the Ravens.Reporting earlier in the day suggested that Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles' first-team offense would get a series at the beginning of the game, but instead Pickett got the start under center and played into the second half. While he did connect with Will Shipley on a seven-yard TD pass on Philadelphia's second possession, Pickett had no success stretching the field and averaged just 4.0 yards per attempt, with his longest completion going for only 10 yards. The former Steeler appears set as Hurts' top backup this season, but he'll only be an emergency or garbage-time option.
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Eagles' Kenny Pickett: Dealt to Eagles
The Steelers are trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles for a draft pick swap, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.As recently as 10 days ago, multiple Pittsburgh beat reporters said the team preferred to keep Pickett and Mason Rudolph and then let them compete for the starting job. Both are now gone and will be backups for other teams, while the Steelers have Russell Wilson as the lone QB on their offseason roster. The move to Philadelphia might help Pickett's development but also means he'll have no opportunity to compete for the top spot, instead serving as a clear backup to Jalen Hurts. Pickett, a 2022 first-round pick, has two seasons remaining on his rookie contract, plus a fifth-year option for 2026 that's unlikely to be picked up.
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Steelers' Kenny Pickett: May not get chance to compete
Kenny Pickett won't necessarily have the opportunity to compete with newly signed Russell Wilson for a starting job, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Wilson may be past his prime but nonetheless became a strong favorite for the Week 1 start when his decision to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers was announced Sunday night. GM Omar Khan said a week earlier that he had "full faith" in Pickett, a 2022 first-round pick (20th overall) with more regular-season wins (14) than TD passes (13). A good defense and strong record in one-score games has allowed the Steelers to stick in the playoff hunt the past two years, but Wilson should give the offense some actual upside in what likely will be a run-first system under new coordinator Arthur Smith. Meanwhile, QB Mason Rudolph now seems likely to sign with a new team, leaving Wilson and Pickett as the experienced QBs in Pittsburgh.
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Steelers' Kenny Pickett: Getting another shot in 2024?
The Pittsburgh Steelers want to give Kenny Pickett another chance to be their starting quarterback, according to Gerry Dulac of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.The 2022 first-round pick has thrown 13 touchdown passes in 24 NFL games but went 7-5 as a starter in both of his first two pro seasons. While it's safe to say Pickett won't ever be a top quarterback, the Steelers apparently hope he can become a competent starter under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Dulac suggests the Steelers are unlikely to pursue QBs that definitely would expect to be starters (e.g. Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Kirk Cousins) but could end up re-signing impending free agent Mason Rudolph, who replaced an injured Pickett in December and then continued to start once his teammate was medically cleared. It's certainly worth noting that not all of the Pittsburgh beat reporters are as confident as Dulac about the Steelers wanting to give Pickett another shot rather than replacing him with someone like Fields/Cousins/Wilson.
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Steelers' Kenny Pickett: Back in action Saturday
Kenny Pickett (ankle) is listed as active Saturday at Baltimore, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.This marks Pickett's first game in which he'll be active since sustaining a high right-ankle sprain Week 13 against the Cardinals and undergoing surgery to repair it Dec. 6. However, he won't be the Steelers' starting quarterback, with Mason Rudolph handling those duties. Rudolph has fared fine in back-to-back starts, but it remains to be seen if he'll be on a short leash with the team seeking a playoff berth.
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Steelers' Kenny Pickett: Gets full listing Tuesday
Kenny Pickett (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.This marks Pickett's first full listing since undergoing surgery on his right ankle Dec. 6. The Pittsburgh Steelers held a walkthrough to begin Week 18 prep, though, so his activity level in ensuing practices likely will help the team determine whether or not he's set to serve as Mason Rudolph's backup Saturday at Baltimore. If healthy, Pickett seems like the better bet to do so over Mitch Trubisky, but coach Mike Tomlin has yet to make a decision.
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Steelers' Kenny Pickett: Ticketed for backup role
Kenny Pickett (ankle) likely will serve as the backup quarterback in Saturday's game against the Ravens, according to Chris Adamski of TribLive.com.Pickett, who was inactive for Week 17 action, is on track to suit up Saturday for the first time since Week 13, but even if he does he won't start, as head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that Mason Rudolph will be under center for a third straight contest. Pickett's participation, or lack thereof, at practice later this week will likely determine whether or not he's made active for the Pittsburgh Steelers' regular-season finale.
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Steelers' Kenny Pickett: Inactive Sunday
Kenny Pickett (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Pickett, who last suited up in Week 13, approached Sunday's contest listed as questionable. Now that he's been deemed inactive, Mitch Trubisky is slated to serve as Mason Rudolph's top backup in Week 17. Pickett will thus target a potential return to action next weekend against the Ravens.
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