Thursday, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally signed their 2022 first round pick, quarterback Kenny Pickett, to a contract per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Pickett was the last first rounder this year to get a deal done, meaning all 32 first round picks are now officially under contract with their respective teams.
And the Pittsburgh Steelers now have signed their first-round pick Kenny Pickett, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 23, 2022
Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 first round pick, quarterback Kenny Pickett (#8), slaps hands with fullback Derek Watt during Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh, PA. | Steelers.com
According to spotrac, Pickett has signed a four-year deal worth $14,067,905, with a $7,411,204 signing bonus, making his average annual salary $3,516,976. Official contract numbers from the team however, have not been released.
Pickett will continue to battle for the QB1 position against free agent acquisition, Mitch Trubisky, while rumors of the team dealing away long-time backup, Mason Rudolph, continue to heat up as we get deeper into this off-season.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks, Mason Rudolph (left), and Mitch Trubisky (right) run through drills at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh, PA during 2022 Organized Team Activities (OTA's). | Steelers.com
Congrats Kenny, as we look forward to seeing you under center for years to come!
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