Twitter reacts to the Eagles trading picks to Steelers for QB Kenny Pickett
The Eagles officially have a new backup quarterback after general manager Howie Roseman traded a late-round pick to the Steelers for Kenny Pickett.
Pickett was set to enter his third season with Pittsburgh after the franchise selected him with a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Breaking; I’m told the Eagles are working to trade for QB Kenny Pickett.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 15, 2024
Pickett started 24 games in his first two seasons with the Steelers, as Pittsburgh went 7-5 in games he was under center in both years.
Picket completed 62.6 percent of his passes for 4,474 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions during his career, giving Philadelphia an experienced backup quarterback.
With the news set to be complete, here are social media reactions.
Mike DeFabo
The highlight of the Kenny Pickett era in Pittsburgh https://t.co/rq0ffDzo7s
— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) March 15, 2024
PHLY Eagles
🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨
The #Eagles have a new QB2
via @RapSheet #NFLFreeAgency | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/rmssnUP7xK
— PHLY Eagles (@PHLY_Eagles) March 15, 2024
Jeff Kerr
Most consecutive QB starts without turnover — since 1991 (Play-By-Play Era)
Tom Brady — 11 (2010)
Alex Smith — 9 (2015)
Kenny Pickett — 8 (2023)
Aaron Rodgers — 8 (2018)
Jason Campbell — 8 (2007-08)Pickett also has fewest turnovers per game since 2000 (0.46)#Eagles
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) March 15, 2024
Brenden Deeg
Eagles additions over the last five days:
Saquon Barkley
Bryce Hufff
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Zack Baun
Matt Hennessy
DeVante Parker
Devin White
Kenny PickettHowie ain't messing around in 2024. pic.twitter.com/AMf2M2Qp7R
— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) March 15, 2024
Howard Eskins
#Steelers are sending QB Kenny Pickett to the #Eagles in a pick swap, per @AdamSchefter .
Trade terms, per sources:
🏈Steelers get pick No. 98 and two 2025 7th-round picks.
🏈Eagles get QB Kenny Pickett and No. 120. @SportsRadioWIP pic.twitter.com/r8krh5p6zI
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) March 15, 2024
Ari Meirov
The #Steelers decision to trade Kenny Pickett was in part because of the way he was handling the arrival of Russell Wilson, per @gerrydulac. He insisted he was fine with competing, but that changed once they signed Wilson. https://t.co/J5eKoRoGA4
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 15, 2024
Lord Brunson
Giving up a top 100 pick for a backup QB.. makes no sense. But you do need a backup #Eagles trade for Pickett pic.twitter.com/M5G9M4qxPz
— Lord Brunson tweets (@lord_brunson) March 15, 2024
Matt Miller
The trade of Kenny Pickett means the only quarterback on roster for the Pittsburgh Steelers is Russell Wilson.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 15, 2024
Crossing Broad
QB2 pic.twitter.com/n5jZUJ9buF
— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) March 15, 2024
Nolan Foster
Howie Roseman this offseason acquired
– Saquon Barkley
– Bryce Huff
– C.J. Gardner Johnson
– Devin White
– Kenny Pickett
– Kept Josh SweatLet him cook 👨🏻🍳 #Eagles pic.twitter.com/SXqiUNPxoK
— Nolan Foster (@NolanFosterNFL) March 15, 2024
Charles Robinson
#Eagles addressed their need for an experienced backup trading for Kenny Pickett. It leaves a hole in the #Steelers QB depth chart. Russell Wilson is on a 1-year deal with no backup. Steelers were one of the teams that thought highly of #Bears Justin Fields. The math is mathing. https://t.co/KOVxjgCYbK
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) March 15, 2024
Voice of The Star
It's almost like finding a franchise QB is very difficult or something. https://t.co/wFVvNnwAWt
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) March 15, 2024
Art Stapleton
Russell Wilson sitting pretty in Pittsburgh when Kenny Pickett is traded … until the glass breaks and Justin Fields' music hits. pic.twitter.com/soXlQzo9Lk
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) March 15, 2024
Ike Reese
👀 #HowieSZN 😎🔥 https://t.co/52Kt1tI0pX
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) March 15, 2024
94WIP
Pickett attended Ocean Township High School in New Jersey. https://t.co/evgt4V46GM
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) March 15, 2024
