Kaye’s Take: Kenny Pickett starting Thursday is good for the depth guys battling for spots. He knows how to do everything from a functionality standpoint. King will get the bulk of the game but he’s still an enigma. With young guys on the line, I think having Pickett there helps with learning curve with protections.

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Dave Canales: Kenny Pickett will start at QB vs Cardinals. No clear-cut starters will play, including Monroe Freeling.

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PositiveNewsAug 3, 2026SleeperNFL

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Kenny Pickett will start in the HOF game on Thursday vs the Arizona Cardinals, per @Sheena_Marie3

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PositiveNewsAug 3, 2026Underdog NFL

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Kenny Pickett will start the HOF game for the Panthers.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kenny Pickett is on the Panthers' QB roster behind starter Bryce Young, with the team also evaluating Kyle Trask and Haynes King as backup options.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Signed by Carolina Panthers to 1-year, $4 million deal.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 25, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

The source notes that Super Bowl Champion Kenny Pickett requested a trade to the Eagles, indicating roster movement and depth chart instability at the quarterback position for the Steelers.

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NegativeInjuryJul 25, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Former first-round pick acquired by the Browns in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles to address Cleveland's QB situation; Pickett had an early lead on the starter's job but an injury all but eliminated him from contention, and his college coach Pat Narduzzi indicated Pickett was desperate to leave the Eagles.

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NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026Dawgs By Nature

With the Raiders in 2025, Pickett played in six games including two starts, completing 62% of his passes for 188 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions—modest production that reflects his limited role and opportunity.

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NegativeInjuryJul 24, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Pickett suffered an injury while with the Cleveland Browns that eliminated him from contention for the starting job, leading to his trade to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Pickett signed a one-year, $4 million contract to back up Bryce Young with the Carolina Panthers this offseason. Barring injury, he will not have a chance to start in 2026, continuing a pattern of limited starting opportunities that motivated his trade request from Philadelphia.

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