The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with quarterback Kenny Pickett on Mar. 9, according to multiple reports including NFL Network. The deal is expected to become official on Wednesday.
Pickett, who is 27 years old, played last season with the Raiders and was previously a first-round pick of the Steelers. He has also spent time with the Eagles and Browns. In his career, Pickett has appeared in 36 games with 27 starts and holds a record of 16-11 as a starter, going 7-5 in each of his first two seasons with Pittsburgh.
Pickett is familiar with Bank of America Stadium, where he won an Atlantic Coast Conference title while playing for the University of Pittsburgh and was named a Heisman finalist. With the Panthers, he will compete for the backup quarterback position as general manager Dan Morgan said he wanted to create competition for veteran Andy Dalton.
The Panthers have secured multiple division titles and playoff appearances according to the official website. The team plays its home games in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina according to the official website and extends its presence throughout both North and South Carolina according to the official website.
In addition to their focus on building a championship culture, the Panthers support community outreach and philanthropy across the Carolinas according to the official website. Fans can access season tickets, single-game tickets, premium seating, and other experiences for Panthers games according to the official website.
