New Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett is getting trashed on social media following his half-hearted goodbye to the Pittsburgh Steelers fanbase. Pickett has been clearly frustrated about his situation with Pittsburgh since they misled him about their intentions to bring in Russell Wilson as their QB1.
The Pittsburgh Steelers preferred Russell Wilson
Pickett was under the impression the Steelers would allow him to compete with Wilson for the starting job. However, head coach Mike Tomlin told Pickett Wilson would get first-team reps this spring. Pickett asked for a trade, and the Steelers flipped the former first-round pick to the Eagles.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Kenny Pickett says goodbye
Pickett took to Instagram to say goodbye to Pittsburgh. He didn’t even mention the Steelers by name as he reminisced about his time in the city with the Pittsburgh Panthers and Steelers. Per a screenshot on X by Brooke Pryor:
“Thank you, Pittsburgh! I came to this city 7 years ago and my life changed forever. Grateful for all of the amazing people I was fortunate enough to cross paths with, and for all of those who supported me along the way.
I made life-long friendships and relationships that I will always cherish. Now, I am honored and excited for the next opportunity in my career – being able to play for the team that helped me find my love for the game as a kid. Go Birds!!”
Steelers fans react to Pickett’s message
Steelers fans weren’t pleased by Pickett’s goodbye. Here are the best reactions to Pickett’s statement on Instagram.
Bo Callahan behavior
— Black Ditka (@LostHebrew_Dre) March 17, 2024
He was catching heat so he posted it🤡
— Smokey🚭 (@Smokey412_) March 17, 2024
And not a single word to teammates, coaches, owners…….sad to see him behave so childish.
— The Force Is Strong (@TheForceIsStro4) March 17, 2024
Whatever…if you are too afraid of competition, you are not going far in life pal. Ironic that i have not heard on Eagles player speak out about the additon of Pickett.
— Wingsfan4085 (@Wingsfan40851) March 17, 2024
Kick rocks! Don’t come back
— Bentley Barnes (@BarnesBentley81) March 17, 2024
Don't let the door hit ya, where the good lord hit ya!
— Larry Peters (@larbfree) March 17, 2024
Don't come back to Pittsburgh @kennypickett10
— JG (@STEELRS6) March 17, 2024
Kid is as soft as they come good riddance
— Houston (@CombosWavy) March 17, 2024
Womp womp…later bro
— tksrevenge (@tksrevenge) March 17, 2024
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