Kenny Pickett has reportedly been traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, and it’s a move that’s been in the works since Russell Wilson was aboard. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Steelers traded Pickett after telling Wilson that he would be the starter when the team signed him.
When the #Steelers signed QB Russell Wilson, my understanding is they indicated he would be the starter — rather than have a competition. That led to the trade.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2024
Instead of keeping Pickett as their No.