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Kenny Pickett Joins Panthers, Aims to Reclaim Starting Role

3/19/2026

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Kenny Pickett, quarterback, joined Carolina Panthers as a backup to Bryce Young to revitalize his career.
A former first-round pick has played for four teams in four years.
He cited fit with Bryce Young and the influence of coach Dave Canales.
Panthers traded Andy Dalton to the Philadelphia Eagles for a younger backup.
Pickett has a career completion rate of 62.4% and hopes to reclaim a starting role.

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Story summary

Kenny Pickett, quarterback, joined Carolina Panthers as a backup to Bryce Young to revitalize his career.
A former first-round pick has played for four teams in four years.
He cited fit with Bryce Young and the influence of coach Dave Canales.
Panthers traded Andy Dalton to the Philadelphia Eagles for a younger backup.
Pickett has a career completion rate of 62.4% and hopes to reclaim a starting role.