The Panthers are adding to their quarterback room behind starter Bryce Young.
Per reports, Carolina is inking former Eagles, Raiders, and Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett to a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million with $4 million in guaranteed money. He has mainly been a backup the past two seasons after two seasons as a starter to begin his career with Pittsburgh.
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QB Kenny Pickett and the Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $7.5M with $4M in guarantees, per Adam Schefter. pic.twitter.com/q74bgmzYwP
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With the Raiders in 2025, Pickett started two games and threw for just 188 yards and one touchdown to two interceptions. Despite the struggles since leaving Pittsburgh, he still have a 16-11 record as a starter, 14 of those wins coming with the Steelers.
This move should be seen as nothing more than getting a mid-tier backup in the room in case an injury finds Young on the field. Other teams signed backup quarterbacks on Monday and it’s nothing more than a low-cost move to fill out the empty spots on your roster.