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The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday in a pick swap, according to sources. It's unclear as of right now what draft picks are involved. Pickett, who opened last year as the Steelers' starting quarterback before getting hurt and losing the job to Mason Rudolph, preferred to move on after the team signed veteran QB Russell Wilson to a one-year deal this week in free agency. Pickett was likely to back up Wilson in 2024, but instead he'll be the backup for Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia with a move to the NFC. The 25-year-old former 20th overall pick out of Pitt in 2022 has looked like more of a backup in the NFL than a starter in his two years in the league, and this move certainly is a hit to his dynasty/keeper value moving forward.
Mar 15, 2024 3:00 PM EST
The Pittsburgh Steelers have started the process of rebuilding third-year quarterback Kenny Pickett, and sources say that new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith recently spent time with Pickett in South Florida, and that the two had a "great" meeting. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the sentiment at last week's NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, including some with the Steelers, was that Pickett could get another chance after a disastrous 2023 due in part to the offense's overall struggles under then-offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Smith could help maximize Pickett's skill set, but there's little doubt Pittsburgh will bring in competition for Pickett, which could mean a Mason Rudolph re-signing. The Steelers have also been mentioned as a possibility to trade for Bears QB Justin Fields, which would be even worse news for Pickett.
Mar 4, 2024 8:06 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan said that he has "full faith" in quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pickett, a former first-round pick, hasn't looked good in his first two NFL seasons, but lacking other options on their current roster, the Steelers are crossing their fingers that the 25-year-old can make improvements this offseason and earn the starting gig this summer in training camp. It doesn't mean that they won't look to re-sign Mason Rudolph or bring in another veteran in free agency to push Pickett for the starting gig, though. In 25 games (24 starts) since his rookie season in 2022, Pickett has completed only 62.6% of his pass attempts for 4,474 yards, 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Not only was Pickett hurt in 2023, but he was also benched in favor of Rudolph late in the year. Unless he makes a drastic improvement in Year 3, Pickett might not be long for Pittsburgh.
Feb 29, 2024 6:14 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Kenny Pickett will return as the team's starter next season but will definitely have competition. The Steelers want Mason Rudolph to provide the competition for Pickett, but "he's a free agent." Pickett was mostly underwhelming in his 12 starts in 2023 before injuring his ankle in Week 13 and never playing again the rest of the year as Rudolph eventually took over and led the team to three straight wins to close out the regular season to help the team clinch a playoff spot. Since being taken in the first round in 2022, the 25-year-old Pickett has completed only 62.6% of his pass attempts for 4,474 yards, 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 25 games (24 starts). He's going to have to play a lot better during training camp and the preseason to beat out Rudolph or whoever the Steelers bring in to compete with him.
Jan 18, 2024 12:44 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) was a full participant during Friday's practice session. The young signal-caller has been able to get through full practice sessions all week long. Despite Pickett looking healthy, the Steelers will stick with Mason Rudolph in a must-win game in Week 18. Rudolph has lead this team to a 2-0 record with 564 yards and two touchdowns in his two starts. Pickett struggled throughout most of the season before going down with an ankle injury. It's not shocking to see head coach Mike Tomlin sticking with the hot hand in Rudolph. That good news is that Pickett doesn't appear to be injured anymore. Now, it remains to be seen if the Steelers start Pickett again, assuming they make the postseason.
Jan 4, 2024 9:43 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) was listed as a full participant on the team's estimated report on Tuesday for the first time since he had tightrope surgery on his right ankle on Dec. 4. Pickett is trending up heading into a must-win Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens, but even if he is cleared to play this weekend, the Steelers are going to give Mason Rudolph his third straight start after leading the team to back-to-back wins to keep them in the playoff hunt. If the 25-year-old signal-caller is active against Baltimore, he will be the backup for Rudolph. Pickett had his best game of the season in the Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, throwing for a season-high 278 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. A week later he suffered an ankle injury that required surgery and kept him out of the last four games.
Jan 2, 2024 7:30 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) is officially inactive for Week 17 versus the Seattle Seahawks. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity this week. While the young quarterback was a game-time decision, the expectation all along was that Mason Rudolph would draw the start after leading Pittsburgh to a big win over Seattle last week. Now, with Pickett sidelined, Mitch Trubisky will serve as Rudolph's backup.
Dec 31, 2023 2:48 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) is currently listed as questionable for the upcoming Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The young signal-caller has been sidelined since Week 13 due to an ankle injury. Pickett was able to get through limited practice sessions all week. If he's active, Pickett is going to be the backup to Mason Rudolph, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. That means, fantasy managers who have Pickett rostered should prepare to start another quarterback this weekend. Possibly, Pickett returns in Week 18, but that'll likely depend if the Steelers are still alive in the postseason race.
Dec 29, 2023 7:02 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice session. The young signal-caller continues to work his way back from an ankle injury he suffered in Week 13. Head coach Mike Tomlin has already hinted that Mason Rudolph will start in Week 17. That being said, it doesn't seem like the Steelers are in any rush to get Pickett back on the field. Possibly, Pickett suits up next week if the Steelers remain alive in the playoff picture. Otherwise, fantasy managers should expect the Steelers to continue to ride with Rudolph under center and let Pickett get healthy.
Dec 28, 2023 9:42 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) got in a limited session on Wednesday ahead of a Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Pickett has missed the past three games following ankle surgery and is looking unlikely to take the field for the Steelers this weekend. That being said, his ability to practice on a limited basis means that he could be back in uniform for Pittsburgh before the end of the regular season. If Pickett ultimately ends up getting ruled out for Week 17, look for Mason Rudolph to make a second straight start.
Dec 27, 2023 10:02 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) should be medically cleared for next week's game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. However, it's too early to tell whether he'll start at quarterback for the team. Mason Rudolph drew his first start of the season on Saturday and dominated, completing 17 passes for 290 yards and two turnovers while producing zero turnovers. He looked significantly more reliable than Mitch Trubisky and perhaps even better than Pickett, creating some potential quarterback controversy for when the second-year signal-caller is eligible to return.
Dec 24, 2023 10:41 AM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Saturday's Week 16 contest against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Pickett will miss his third straight game due to a high-ankle sprain. The Steelers were leaving the door open for him to potentially return this weekend, and he was limited in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, but he just wasn't able to make enough progress to get the green light to play. The 25-year-old will now hope to make more progress next week and play in Week 17 against the Seahawks in Seattle. Pittsburgh is rolling with Mason Rudolph for his first start of the year against Cincinnati after Trubisky did not look good at all in his two starts in place of Pickett. Rudolph will be a low-end QB2 option in superflex leagues, at best.
Dec 21, 2023 12:36 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice for the second straight day this week. The Steelers are leaving the door open for Pickett to potentially return this Saturday to face the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, but it's more likely he misses a third straight game due to a high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 13. The plan for now for the Steelers is for them to start Mason Rudolph under center following two lackluster starts from Mitch Trubisky. Pittsburgh is now 7-7 on the year and on the outside looking in on the AFC playoff picture. The 25-year-old Pickett is making progress, but his movements are still limited and he'll have a better shot to return to starting gig in Week 17 on the road in Seattle to face the Seahawks.
Dec 20, 2023 5:22 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) put in a limited practice on Tuesday and went through drills as the fourth QB, following Mason Rudolph, Mitch Trubisky and Trace McSorley. Pickett has missed the last two games after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in Week 13 that required tightrope surgery. The Steelers are planning to start Rudolph on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, but head coach Mike Tomlin isn't ruling Pickett out just yet. The 25-year-old gives the Steelers the best chance to win and they are desperate for wins with a 7-7 record and currently outside the AFC playoff picture, but all signs currently point to Rudolph making the start on Saturday. Pittsburgh's offense is likely to continue to struggle to sustain drives with Rudolph under center. He's a desperation low-end QB2 in superflex leagues against Cincy.
Dec 19, 2023 7:07 PM EST
The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to start quarterback Mason Rudolph on Saturday in Week 16 against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, but they are also leaving "the door ajar" for Kenny Pickett (ankle) in case he is able to return from his high-ankle sprain, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers have lost both of Mitch Trubisky's starts and pulled him late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's loss against the Indianapolis Colts for Rudolph. Pittsburgh has now lost three straight overall and are 7-7 and on the outside looking in on the current AFC playoff picture. Tomlin said Pickett would be limited in practice this week. The Steelers aren't ruling anything out just yet, but it's more likely that Pickett will return in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks on New Year's Eve.
Dec 18, 2023 6:21 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) is "pushing to play" against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, Rapoport notes that delaying his return to Week 17 "is a bit more realistic." Regardless, it appears that the second-year quarterback is making progress and will be healthy for the Steelers' two-game road trip at the end of the regular season. Getting him back on the field would bode well for the fantasy values of several Pittsburgh playmakers, including Diontae Johnson, Najee Harris, and Jaylen Warren. Until then, Mitch Trubisky will fill in as the starter under center.
Dec 16, 2023 2:36 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) will not be placed on injured reserve, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He's expected to undergo surgery today and the recovery timeline for his high-ankle issue is 2-4 weeks. Pittsburgh, despite the upset loss to the Cardinals on Sunday, remains in the thick of the AFC playoff race. Having the opportunity for their starting quarterback to return late in the regular season likely plays a big factor in the decision. Mitch Trubisky will be the starter for Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots, with Mason Rudolph serving as the backup.
Dec 4, 2023 9:06 AM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) is expected to undergo a surgical procedure on Monday for his injured ankle and he will miss 2-to-4 weeks. The Pitt product was forced to leave their game against the Cardinals in the second quarter after hurting the ankle that was giving him issues throughout the week. The team's fears came true as he'll now need a surgical procedure to fix the issue. In his place, Mitchell Trubisky will take snaps under center while Mason Rudolph is slated to be the primary backup.
Dec 3, 2023 9:13 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Washington Commanders. He finishes Week 13 having completed eight of 11 attempts for 75 passing yards. He also rushed three times, picking up one yard on the ground. Mitch Trubisky will quarterback Pittsburgh the rest of the way. Fantasy managers should monitor this situation; the Steelers face the Patriots on Thursday, giving Pickett very little time to recover before his next game.
Dec 3, 2023 3:09 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) looked solid in a Week 12 victory after the team made significant changes to its offensive coaching staff. The 25-year-old will hope for continued success this week in a home bout with the Arizona Cardinals. Pickett was listed on the injury report with an ankle issue but managed to practice in full throughout the week and will suit up against a Cardinals defense surrendering the ninth-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Although fantasy managers cannot have much confidence in Pickett, he is a viable QB2 option in this matchup.
Dec 1, 2023 6:07 PM EST
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