Kenny Pickett

QB PIT

College: Pittsburgh | 2 years
Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Birth Date: 1998-06-06
2024 Bye Week: 10

Total Pts: 136.2
Avg Pts: 8.01
Rank: 13 QB

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Mar 16 11:13pm ET

Dynasty | The Chicago Bears have traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a conditional draft choice. Dynasty Analysis: The conditional sixth round pick could become a fourth round pick depending on just how much time Fields get on the, well, field. Pittsburgh entered the week with Kenny Pickett as their starter and ended the week with Russell Wilson playing on a minimum contract and Fields as his backup for what amounts to pocket change. When you consider what the Steelers got back from the Eagles for Pickett, it looks like highway robbery. Regardless, Fields should slot in as Wilson's backup and be ready to take over should Russ fail to cook next season. Wilson is also on a one year deal so the Steelers will take 2023 to heavily evaluate both players. As for his dynasty value, this is tragic for Fields. He's still roster worthy but he's also likely going to be just taking up a roster spot for some time now.

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Mar 15 7:13pm ET

Dynasty | The Steelers have traded quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles. Dynasty Analysis: And that ends the shortest "quarterback competition" in Pittsburgh history. The Steelers will receive a 2024 third round pick (No. 98) and two 2025 seventh round picks in exchange for Pickett and a 2024 fourth round pick (No. 120). There was talk this off-season indicating the Steelers were willing to give Pickett a second chance at the starting job but even after locking up Russell Wilson for just one season, they decided to throw in the (terrible) towel. Pickett will back up Jalen Hurts and be one injury away from relevance. However, he's going to be tough to use a roster spot on in a non-superflex format this upcoming season and his ranking is going to plummet now. At least we know who the Phlilly fans will be chanting for if Hurts struggles for more than one series.

From Dynasty League Fantasy

Mar 15 3:10pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Mar 11 4:13am ET

Dynasty | The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing quarterback Russell Wilson to likely replace Kenny Pickett as their starter. Dynasty Analysis: There was talk over the past couple of weeks indicating the Steelers were ready to give Pickett a second chance to be their long-term answer but that doesn't look like it will happen this season. Wilson is only going to be on a short-term deal but this just doesn't exactly look like a vote of confidence for Pickett's future in Steel City. His dynasty ADP is going to plummet and he's going to be a very tough hold unless he somehow beats Wilson out this preseason.

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Mar 7 5:13pm ET

Dynasty | Reports are now circulating that Russell Wilson will indeed meet with the Steelers prior to the beginning of free agency. Dynasty Analysis: There were reports earlier in the week indicating Pittsburgh had no interest but it now seems those may have been false. Pittsburgh has been the leader in the clubhouse to sign Wilson since Denver announced their intention to release him last week so this comes as no surprise. While nothing is imminent, the fit just seems too perfect to not make sense to at least explore. Wilson wants to be on a contender, Pittsburgh has a loaded offense, Head Coach Mike Tomlin has long been a fan of Russ, and Kenny Pickett has not looked like the long-term answer. We'll see what happens but this would be a solid marriage should it come to fruition.

From Dynasty League Fantasy

Mar 4 8:10pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Feb 29 6:20pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Feb 17 1:20pm ET

The Pittsburgh Steelers will head into the 2024 season with the idea that quarterback Kenny Pickett, who has gone 14-10 so far, will be their No. 1 QB. However, they also won't go in with the same hope they had this time last year when they were encouraged by how Pickett finished his rookie season in 2022. There actually seems to be internal division that Mason Rudolph should be the starter after the way he finished last year by winning the final three regular season games to get the team into the playoffs. The problem is that Rudolph is an unrestricted free agent and may not return. The Steelers' priority is to bring Rudolph back, which would create an open competition between him and Pickett in training camp this summer. Barring some drastic improvement from Pickett this offseason, both QBs appear to be game-manager types, making him low-upside QB options in fantasy.

From RotoBaller

Jan 18 12:50pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Jan 4 9:50pm ET

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) was a full participant during Thursday's practice session and doesn't carry an injury designation into the Week 18 regular season finale on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite Pickett looking healthy, the Steelers will stick with Mason Rudolph in a must-win game in Week 18. Rudolph has led 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 that required surgery. It's not shocking to see head coach Mike Tomlin sticking with the hot hand in Rudolph. The good news is that Pickett doesn't appear to be injured anymore, but he's going to have to win back the starting job in 2024.

From RotoBaller

Jan 2 7:40pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Dec 31 2:50pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Dec 29 7:10pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Dec 28 9:50pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Dec 27 10:10pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Dec 24 10:50am ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Dec 21 12:40pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Dec 20 5:30pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Dec 19 7:10pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Dec 18 6:30pm ET

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.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 15-Mar-2024: Kenny Pickett - TRD - The Pittsburgh Steelers traded QB Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • 23-Jun-2022: PIT Kenny Pickett - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (fifth-year option)
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