The drama surrounding Kenny Pickett and the Steelers garners attention, landing Taylor Swift in the headlines.
The conclusion of Kenny Pickett’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers prompted an intriguing reaction from Travis Kelce.
PITTSBURGH — Following some complications regarding the signing of Russell Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers parted ways with quarterback Kenny Pickett, trading the former first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Following the trade, media outlets began dissecting the move and offering their opinions on Pickett’s departure from Pittsburgh. Many analysts were critical. Subsequently, the Kelce brothers weighed in on the trade to the Eagles during their podcast New Heights.
“He just can’t seem to leave the state of Pennsylvania,” remarked Travis Kelce. “The guy just has a fondness for Pennsylvania, man.”
Kelce then injected a personal touch into his discussion of Pickett, likening the quarterback’s tumultuous relationship with the Steelers to a hit song by his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
“Kenny and the Steelers, their relationship ended in a little ‘bad blood,'” Kelce melodically quipped. “Kenny is indicating he preferred to move on.”
When questioned about the trade during his inaugural press conference with the Eagles, Pickett chose not to delve into the specifics of the situation.
“I just felt it was the right time,” Pickett explained. “It just felt like it was time based on certain events that occurred. I wanted an opportunity to explore elsewhere to further my career.”
The Eagles and Steelers are slated to face off at some point during the season, likely reigniting discussions about Pickett. However, for the time being, Pittsburgh is forging ahead with Wilson and Justin Fields as their quarterbacks, while Pickett has taken his ‘bad blood’ to Philadelphia across the state line.
