Kenneth "Kenny" Pickett, a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles since March 2024, was traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers, in return for a 2024 third and fourth round pick and two 2024 seventh round picks. He was originally drafted to the Steelers at the 2022 NFL Draft's overall #20 pick. The 6-foot-3-inch player graduated from Ocean Township High School in 2017 and went to the University of Pittsburgh. His senior year was his best season, winning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, ACC Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year. He was also named for the first-team All-American and first-team All-ACC in 2021.
After being selected by the Steelers, Pickett's debut season was his standout performance, winning him the 2022 ACC Athlete of the Year. However, before being drafted, he was criticized for his short hands of 8.5 inches and was speculated to have more fumbling, but in two seasons and 25 games, he has only six fumbles. He also has a record of 14-10 with 446 completed passes, 713 carries for 4,474 passing yards and 13 touchdowns in two seasons.
Kenny Pickett's Contract Breakdown
Kenny Pickett originally signed his rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers for years, worth $14 million. After being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, Pickett's contract remains the same till 2026, when it will be terminated. The $14 million contract included a signing bonus of $7.41 million and an average annual salary of $3.5 million. Also, the total value of the contract is fully guaranteed, according to Spotrac.
Here is a breakdown of Kenny Pickett’s four-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles:
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing | GTD at Sign | Total GTD | Free Agent |
| 4 yr(s) / $14,067,905 | $3,516,976 | $7,411,204 | $14,067,905 | $14,067,905 | 2027 / UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing | Roster | Cap Hit | Cap % | Dead Cap |
| 2022 | 24 | Active | $705,000 | $1,852,801 | - | $2,557,801 | 1.23% | $14,067,905 |
| 2023 | 25 | Active | $1,344,450 | $1,852,801 | - | $3,197,251 | 1.42% | $11,510,104 |
| 2024 | 26 | Active | $985,000 | - | $998,900 | $1,983,900 | 0.78% | $4,607,251 |
| 2025 | 27 | Active | $2,623,350 | - | - | $2,623,350 | 0.96% | $2,623,351 |
| 2026 | 28 | Club | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 | 29 | UFA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
How much is Kenny Pickett getting paid?
Kenny Pickett's average annual salary is $3.5 million as per his contract with the Steelers, followed by the Eagles, as per Spotrac. In the 2024 season, he will earn a base salary of $985,000, along with a roster bonus of $998,900, for a cap hit of $1.98 million and a dead cap value of $4.6 million.
How much money does Kenny Pickett make a minute?
Kenny Pickett will earn $3.77 per minute during the 2024-2025 NFL season, based on 525,600 total minutes and a total salary of $1.98 million.
Kenny Pickett's Career Earnings
Kenny Pickett's total career earnings are $11.4 million as of September 2024, as per Spotrac.
How much of Kenny Pickett’s Contract is guaranteed?
Kenny Pickett's four-year rookie contract with the Steelers guaranteed a total of $14 million, which is the value of the entire contract as well. Since March 2024, the Eagles will bear it, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Kenny Pickett’s Contract?
The terms of the 2022-2026 rookie contract of Kenny Pickett, initially with the Steelers and later Eagles, state that his contract is fully guaranteed and there is a fifth-year option as well. (via Spotrac)
Kenny Pickett's Contract History
Kenny Pickett has no contract history as of September 2024. Even after being traded, the contract is more or less the same through 2026.
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FAQ's On Kenny Pickett
A. Kenny Pickett has been playing in the NFL for two seasons, and the 2024th season will be his third.
A. Kenny Pickett is 6'3" tall and weighs 220 pounds.
A. Yes, Kenny Pickett has a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Pittsburgh in 2017-2021.
A. Kenny Pickett has a record of 14-10 over two seasons.
A. Yes, Kenny Pickett got traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2024.
A. Kenny Pickett's 40-time is 4.73 seconds at the 2022 NFL Combine.
