Coming off of his first season in the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett stated that his offseason goal ahead of the 2023 season — aside from getting better as a quarterback — was to add weight to help him withstand the rigors of the NFL game.
Mission accomplished, at least according to his personal quarterback coach Tony Racioppi.
Appearing on the 93.7 The Fan Morning Show Thursday with hosts Colin Dunlap, Chris Mack, and Dorin Dickerson, Racioppi stated that Pickett added about 13 pounds this offseason, jumping up from the 213 pounds he finished his rookie season at up to the 226 he’s currently at.