What happened: Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett strongly urged the Philadelphia Eagles to trade him during the 2025 offseason. According to his former college coach Pat Narduzzi, Pickett begged to be moved because he felt he could not beat out Jalen Hurts for the starting job.

Why it matters: The Eagles originally acquired Pickett after he requested a trade from Pittsburgh. Following his departure from Philadelphia, he competed in Cleveland before landing with the Las Vegas Raiders and eventually signing with the Carolina Panthers.

What to watch: Pickett enters the upcoming 2026 season looking to establish himself with Carolina.