Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett announced on Tuesday night that he would return for a fifth season with the Panthers in 2021. The surprising news came shortly after a handful of Pickett’s teammates declared for the 2021 NFL draft over the weekend and should greatly benefit an offensive unit that was staring down the barrel of an uncertain future without him.
In his return, Pickett will once again be relied upon as the star of the Pitt offense. He will also face some new challenges, as his two most dependable offensive linemen, Jimmy Morrissey and Bryce Hargrove, have announced plans to move on, as has slot receiver D.