Eagles QB Kenny Pickett changes mind about which jersey number he'll wear in Philly
Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett has changed his mind about what jersey number he'll wear for the Philadelphia Eagles. After originally picking No. 16, Pickett will wear No. 7. No. 7 was last worn by Eagles' star pass rusher Haason Reddick. But after the Eagles traded Reddick away to the New York Jets last month, the […]
Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett has changed his mind about what jersey number he'll wear for the Philadelphia Eagles.
After originally picking No. 16, Pickett will wear No. 7.
No. 7 was last worn by Eagles' star pass rusher Haason Reddick.
But after the Eagles traded Reddick away to the New York Jets last month, the number became available again.
Pickett previously wore No. 8 for the Pittsburgh Steelers and during his collegiate career with the Panthers.
No. 8 is already taken by Eagles' safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, so it looks like No. 7 was the next best thing.
Pickett's new number will go perfectly with the fresh start that he's looking for in Philly.
"This is a good reset," Pickett said during his introductory press conference. "Getting a chance to play on this team in that quarterback room with a couple of great guys. Just helping those guys out any way I can and just being ready when my number is called somewhere down the road. It's a crazy league, crazy business. Just trying to put my best foot forward and be an asset for this team."
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