Panthers Sign Kenny Pickett as Backup QB
The Carolina Panthers sign quarterback Kenny Pickett, a former first-round pick, as a younger backup option. Pickett, 27, joins after stints with several teams and will officially join on Wednesday. He spent his college career at the University of Pittsburgh, winning an ACC title and finishing as a Heisman finalist. In the NFL, hes played in 36 games with 27 starts, posting a 16-11 record. General manager Dan Morgan aims to build competition at the position, with Pickett set to push veteran Andy Dalton for the backup spot behind starter Bryce Young.
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