Kenny Pickett will have the opportunity to compete to work in 2025, but not in Philadelphia.
The Eagles traded pickett for the Browns and made a deal to confirm that the defending Super Bowl champion will receive their fifth pick at this year's NFL Draft and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Pickett backed up star QB Jalen Hurts during his sole season with the Eagles and started one in five games while completing 25 passes for 291 yards.
In two years with the Steelers, Pickett started 24 games, leading Pittsburgh to a 14-10 record, threw for 4,474 yards and 13 touchdowns.
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Pickett ended up in Philadelphia after being traded during the last offseason.
His arrival in Cleveland gives him the opportunity to fight for the starter role with the torn Achilles and last year's backup Jameis Winston recovered from free agent.
Tanner McKee is expected to become the Eagles' second QB in 2025 after his move with Thompson Robinson.
Thompson Robinson was drafted by the Browns in 2023 and had 15 NFL appearances in the league in the first two years.
