Pittsburgh Steelers fans are sharing a common sentiment about Kenny Pickett’s Super Bowl win with the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite Pickett’s departure from the Steelers, fans are expressing happiness for the quarterback, who won a championship ring with his new team.
Pickett’s time with the Steelers was marked by a 14-10 record, 13 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions over two seasons. Although his performance was not spectacular, fans appreciated his effort to fill the shoes of legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
After being traded to the Eagles, Pickett took on a new role, which ultimately led to his Super Bowl win. Steelers fans are acknowledging that Pickett’s championship victory is a positive outcome, despite it not happening with their team.
The Steelers received the 98th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in exchange for Pickett, which they used to select linebacker Payton Wilson. With Wilson’s promising play, the trade seems to have worked out for the Steelers.
