March 15, 2024
The Eagles acquired Pickett and a 2024 fourth-round pick from the Steelers on Friday in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick and two 2025 seventh-round picks,
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSISAs recently as 10 days ago, multiple reports suggested that the team preferred to keep Pickett and
Mason Rudolph and have 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 quarterback on their roster for the moment. 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.