kansas city chiefs Tight end Travis Kelce will be traded to the team’s Penn State rival after former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett signs nine-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson to a one-year deal In explaining the final situation, he cited the accomplishments of his pop star girlfriend Taylor Swift. transaction.
Pickett, a 2022 first-round pick from the University of Pittsburgh, was traded just hours after the news broke. steelers A contract has been reached with the former Denver Broncos quarterback.
Pittsburgh Panthers #8 Kenny reacts after throwing a 39-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter during a game against the Clemson Tigers at Heinz Field on October 23, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. picket. (Justin Bahr/Getty Images)
The subsequent trade deal between Wilson and Pickett came weeks after the Steelers announced their support for Pickett.
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On Wednesday’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast, Travis and Jason Kelce addressed their seemingly incongruous departure.
“He can’t leave Penn State. He just loves Penn State, dude,” Travis said.
“I said what I feel like Pittsburgh is missing is quarterback,” Jason added. “So I don’t know why it didn’t work out for Kenny in Pittsburgh, but we’ve seen this before. Sometimes it’s the fit, the system, whatever it is, he’s… I can now make a new start, Come to Philadelphia. ”
Pittsburgh Steelers No. 8 Kenny Pickett shakes hands with a fan after a 32-25 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in a preseason game at Acrizier Stadium on August 13, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. . (Justin Bahr/Getty Images)
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“Kenny and the Steelers — their relationship ended with a little ‘Bad Blood,'” Travis sang, a nod to Swift’s hit single. “Kenny says it’s better to move on.”
Travis appears to be referring to recent comments by Pickett, who said this week that he felt it was time to move on.
“I just thought it was time,” Pickett said Monday. “After what happened, I felt like it was time. I wanted to get a chance to go somewhere else and continue to grow my career.”
Pittsburgh Steelers No. 8 Kenny Pickett watches from the field at Acrizier Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Cooper Neal/Getty Images)
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Pickett will serve as Jalen Hurts’ backup. The Steelers acquired a third-round pick in this year’s draft and two 2025 seventh-round picks for Pickett and Pittsburgh’s fourth-round pick this year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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