Kenny Pickett was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft, the first quarterback selected in his class. It was a feel-good story, as it meant that Pickett would be playing his pro ball in the same stadium he played in collegiately as a Pittsburgh Panther.
Ultimately, things didn’t quite work out for Pickett with the Steelers, and he was dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles. After being on the roster for the Eagles Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, the Birds traded Pickett to the Cleveland Browns this offseason, where he is expected to compete for a starting job.
However, it would appear that Pittsburgh still holds a special place in Pickett’s heart, as he was recently spotted at Acrisure Stadium, where both the Steelers and Panthers play their home games.
Kenny Pickett returns to Acrisure Stadium for the first time since playing for the Steelers. #Pitt pic.twitter.com/VF0TWpn4yf
— 93.7 The Fan (@937theFan) April 12, 2025
Fans reacted to the Pickett sighting in Pittsburgh on social media.
“Figures he walked back staring at the ground like the LOSER he is,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“He probably already overthrew somebody,” one fan added.
“Hopefully they booed him 100% of the time just like when the Browns play at Pittsburgh this year,” someone else added.
It’ll be interesting to see if Pickett can secure a starting job next season.
About Qwame Skinner
Qwame Skinner has loved both writing and sports his entire life. In addition to his sports coverage at Comeback Media, Qwame writes novels, and his debut; The First Casualty, an adult fantasy, is out now.