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

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.