Did Kenny Pickett leave the Eagles because of locker room conflict?
📰 Kenny Pickett Wasn’t Happy With the Eagles — So He Left
When the Philadelphia Eagles traded for Kenny Pickett, many believed it was a smart move — adding a former first-round QB as a solid backup behind Jalen Hurts. But less than a year later, Pickett is gone. Traded. Quietly. And now we know why.
🙅 Pickett Didn’t Like What He Saw in Philly
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According to multiple reports, Kenny Pickett was frustrated with his role in Philadelphia. After being benched in Pittsburgh and landing in Philly via trade, he hoped for a fresh start — or at least a fair competition.
Instead, he found himself locked in behind Jalen Hurts with no shot at playing, even in preseason scenarios. Worse yet, Tanner McKee, a sixth-rounder, was getting more attention and reps as the team’s future QB2.
Pickett wasn’t just a backup — he was invisible.
💬 He Wanted Out — And Got It
Sources close to the team say Pickett approached Eagles management requesting a trade once it was clear he had no path to playing time. Philadelphia respected his wishes and sent him to the Cleveland Browns, where he’ll compete for backup — or potentially starter — reps behind Deshaun Watson.
In return, the Eagles got Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
🧠No Bad Blood, Just Business
Both sides seem content. The Eagles save cap space and double down on McKee. Pickett gets a new shot elsewhere.
But it’s clear:
Kenny Pickett didn’t leave Philly because he wasn’t good enough.
He left because he wasn’t part of the plan.
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