Kenny Pickett will get the possibility to compete for a beginning job in 2025, nevertheless it received’t be in Philadelphia.
The Eagles traded Pickett to the Browns in a deal that can see the defending Tremendous Bowl champions obtain a fifth-round choose on this yr’s NFL draft and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
Pickett had backed up star QB Jalen Hurts throughout his lone season with the Eagles and performed in 5 video games – beginning one – whereas finishing 25 passes for 291 yards.
In two years with the Steelers, Pickett began 24 video games main Pittsburgh to a 14-10 document whereas throwing for 4,474 yards and 13 touchdowns.
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Pickett ended up in Philadelphia after he was traded throughout final offseason.
His arrival in Cleveland will give him the possibility to combat for the starter’s position with Deshaun Watson recovering from a torn Achilles and final yr’s backup Jameis Winston a free agent.
Tanner McKee is anticipated to be the Eagles’ No. 2 QB behind Hurts in 2025 after the transfer with Thompson-Robinson, doubtless then to be Philly’s third-string quarterback.
Tompson-Robinson was drafted in 2023 by the Browns and has 15 NFL appearances below his belt over the primary two years within the league.
