Pickett's Path: From Steelers to Panthers

For the NFL, it's March 20th, and here's what's going on.

Kenny Pickett just signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers as Bryce Young's

backup for the 2026 season.

The 27-year-old quarterback looks back finally on his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers,

despite it not working out as planned.

His favorite career moment came in week 16 of his rookie year, a game-winning touchdown

pass to George Pickens against the Las Vegas Raiders.

That game happened on Christmas Eve in one of the coldest contests at the Old Hines

Field.

Pickett braved freezing conditions to hit Pickens on a post-route over the middle, securing

the victory and a merry holiday after.

Pickett joined the Steelers as the 20th overall pick in the 2022 draft after a stellar college

run at Pitt.

In 12 starts as a rookie, he threw for 2,404 yards, seven touchdowns, and nine interceptions,

helping Pittsburgh go seven, and five in those games.

Fisheries and coaching changes derailed his progress the next year, leading to a trade

to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024.

He backed up Jalen Hertz to a Super Bowl win there, then bounced to Cleveland and Las

Vegas before landing in Carolina.

Meanwhile, the Steelers still search for a long-term answer at quarterback post, Ben

Ralfasberger, and could bring back 42-year-old Aaron.

Rodgers for another season.

Pickett's path keeps evolving in the league.