Kenny Pickett: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 2

Steelers Perfect QB Option Has Emerged

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have a new name to consider for their 2026 quarterback. The Steelers' plan right now is not to attack the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft looking for a quarterback.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 1

What Week 18 Has at Stake for the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 season comes down to one last contest against a divisional opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs. This game holds a lot of implications for the Raiders' future, both good and bad.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 31

Why the Raiders Are Turning to Kenny Pickett One More Time

It is said that a team with two quarterbacks is a team with no starting quarterback, but the Las Vegas Raiders have always done things their own way. As they near the end of the regular season and are likely to secure the top pick in the NFL Draft, they appear to have the answer at quarterback, finally.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 17

Kenny Pickett Knows What the Raiders Need

The Las Vegas Raiders have no shortage of issues to address this offseason. Las Vegas took a conservative approach to this past offseason. Their 2-12 record and a brutal season's worth of carbon copy losses are the result of Las Vegas' failed offseason moves.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 17

Pinpointing the Raiders' Most Pressing Issue

The Las Vegas Raiders have been an eyesore every Sunday since the start of the season. The Raiders have not only lost significantly more than they have won, but they have also looked especially putrid in the process.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 15

The Raiders' Lingering Problem on Offense Are Clear

The Las Vegas Raiders are now 2-12 after the Philadelphia Eagles handed them their eighth straight loss. It was one of their worst losses this season, as it was the second time they failed to score in 2025.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 15

Steelers Keep Winning Kenny Pickett Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bit of a surprising decision when they chose to move on from Kenny Pickett after just two seasons, sending him to the Philadelphia Eagles and making Russell Wilson and Justin Fields their quarterback room last season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

NFL Week 15 winners, losers: Josh Allen's MVP case; Bengals, Chiefs done

With most of the NFL Week 15 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's action.

'SNF' takeaways: Cowboys' playoff hopes plummet with loss to Vikings

Jaguars extend winning streak behind historic game by Trevor Lawrence

Tyler Shough, Saints throw NFC South race into deeper chaos

Colts' Philip Rivers tosses first TD pass since 2021 in NFL return

HC Ben Johnson has already turned Bears into budding NFC contender

What's next for Patriots after major collapse vs. Bills

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 14

What Must Change For Raiders to Put Problems Finally Behind Them

The Las Vegas Raiders were a huge no-show in Philadelphia on Sunday. The Raiders fell to the Eagles in another embarrassing showing. The final score was 31-0.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 14

Five worst Week 15 NFL performances: Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Jets defense highlight Sunday's lowlights

From Kansas City's rickety offensive line to a porous New York Jets defense, here are the five worst performances of Week 15.

Burrow expands on viral comments regarding fun and football

Another wasted season should lead to major changes for Bengals

Costly mistake raises more questions about Shedeur Sanders, Jerry Jeudy

After breakout performance vs. Titans, Sanders falls back to earth

Eagles offense breaks out of slump in blowout win over Raiders

Pete Carroll defends Raiders after being shutout by Eagles

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 14

Pete Carroll defends Raiders after being shutout by Eagles

The Las Vegas Raiders are spiraling, drawing ever closer to locking up the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after an embarrassing 31-0 shutout at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / December 14

Raiders fans will get what they wished for against Eagles

After weeks of waiting, Raider Nation will finally get to see what things are like without Geno Smith. On Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders head off to the East Coast to face the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / December 14

Pete Carroll Believes In Kenny Pickett At QB

Late in the third quarter of the Las Vegas Raiders’ loss to the Denver Broncos, quarterback Geno Smith suffered a shoulder injury and did not return to the game.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 13

Raiders pre-game notes: Is a 'Kenny Pickett Revenge Game' brewing in Week 15?

Welcome back, Raider Nation. It is time to get ready for another Las Vegas Raiders game. As always, this is your one-stop shop for injury updates, fantasy advice, gambling picks and everything else you need before kickoff.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / December 12

Raiders' Kenny Pickett, an ex-Eagle, to face former club

The Las Vegas Raiders made it official Friday, naming backup Kenny Pickett the starting quarterback for their Sunday game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 12

Raiders Name QB Kenny Pickett Starter For Week 15

Raiders HC Pete Carroll announced that QB Kenny Pickett will start Week 15 against the Eagles, per Paul Gutierrez. Ian Rapoport reported earlier this

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / December 12

Pete Carroll Preparing For Kenny Pickett To Start At QB Vs. Eagles

With Geno Smith having to leave the Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 14 loss to the Denver Broncos in the third quarter due to a shoulder injury, backup Kenny Pickett took over to close the game.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 12

Why Kenny Pickett Could Spark a Raiders Upset in a Key Revenge Matchup

The Las Vegas Raiders had a pretty abysmal showing in Greg Olson's second game as offensive coordinator. They managed to sneak in an additional three points on a desperate Daniel Carlson field goal that made it a one-possession affair, but the buzzer rang before his kick could get through the uprights.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / December 11

Raiders QB Kenny Pickett could start with Geno Smith hurting

Kenny Pickett inched closer to starting Sunday's game for the Raiders on Thursday, the second day in a row without Geno Smith on the practice field. Smith

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 11

Something or nothing: Kenny Pickett taking over as Raiders starting quarterback?

You wouldn’t think that Las Vegas Raiders fans are concerned about potentially winning a game, but alas, this is where we are at. With Kenny Pickett trending towards taking over for Geno Smith, could something be amiss with the Silver and Black?

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 10

Raiders' Kenny Pickett expected to start against former team in Week 15

Kenny Pickett is on track to start against one of his former teams.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 10

Raiders Notes: Pickett starting over Geno and Richie Incognito isn’t holding back

As the season winds down for the Las Vegas Raiders, things are getting highly intriguing. For one, what’s going to happen with the starting quarterback position?

NFL News / Steeler Nation / October 19

Ex-Steelers QB Kenny Pickett Faces Big Adversity In Raiders Debut

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Kenny Pickett hoping that he could be the face of the franchise. At first, things started off reasonably well, as Pickett showed the promise of a young quarterback steadily improving.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / September 18

Phil Villapiano Compares Kenny Pickett To Raiders Legend

An unfortunate event marred the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason finale, as backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured wrist and could miss as many as eight weeks.

The Raiders Settle For Kenny Pickett In QB2 Panic Move

Following Aidan O’Connell’s injury in the preseason finale, the Las Vegas Raiders panicked and felt compelled to make a regrettable trade. The Raiders just made their boldest gamble yet, rolling the dice on Kenny Pickett.

Cleveland Browns News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Kenny Pickett has been traded

Kenny Pickett is on the move once again. Pickett was traded on Monday by the Cleveland Browns to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 5th-round pick. The Raiders were motivated to make the deal because their backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell fractured his wrist during the team’s preseason finale on Saturday.