When news broke that Jalen Hurts was officially out for the Philadelphia Eagles ' Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys, having to watch the team's second Kelly Green game of the season from home instead of home field, it left fans bummed out.

Pickett played for the Steelers for his first two seasons, throwing for 4,474 yards, 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 25 appearances.

Former Pitt Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett will make his first start for the Philadelphia Eagles in their next matchup. Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion on the second drive of their 36-33 road loss to NFC East divisional rival in the Washington Commanders in Week 16,