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2022 NFL Trade Deadline Winners & Losers
KRISTOPHER KNOX
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Loser: Steelers QB Kenny Pickett
5 OF 9
Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool
The Chicago Bears dealt their second-round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday for wideout Chase Claypool, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. While the former Notre Dame star will be a welcome addition for the Bears quarterback Justin Fields, the trade isn't the best development for Steelers rookie signal-caller Kenny Pickett.
Pickett hasn't been particularly good this season. He has completed 67.9 percent of his passes, but he's thrown only two touchdowns with eight interceptions and posted a dreadful 66.8 passer rating.
Of course, Pickett hasn't had a ton of help. He's been sacked 12 times in five games (four starts), and the Steelers have supported him with a rushing attack that is averaging only 4.0 yards per carry on the year.
Claypool is a dual-threat player who has caught 32 passes for 311 yards and a touchdown and run eight times for 55 yards. Trading him away gives Pickett one less weapon with which to work.
Pittsburgh could be gearing up for a run at one of the top quarterbacks in the 2023 draft. Yes, the Steelers just used a first-rounder on Pickett, but taking first-round quarterbacks in consecutive years isn't unheard of. The Arizona Cardinals bailed on Josh Rosen after a year to snag Kyler Murray.
A second-round pick isn't insignificant, and it could help Pittsburgh trade up for a prospect like C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young in the 2023 draft. Even if that isn't the Steelers' plan, Pickett can't be thrilled about losing one of his top pass-catchers.
2022 NFL Trade Deadline Winners & Losers
KRISTOPHER KNOX
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Loser: Steelers QB Kenny Pickett
5 OF 9
Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool
The Chicago Bears dealt their second-round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday for wideout Chase Claypool, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. While the former Notre Dame star will be a welcome addition for the Bears quarterback Justin Fields, the trade isn't the best development for Steelers rookie signal-caller Kenny Pickett.
Pickett hasn't been particularly good this season. He has completed 67.9 percent of his passes, but he's thrown only two touchdowns with eight interceptions and posted a dreadful 66.8 passer rating.
Of course, Pickett hasn't had a ton of help. He's been sacked 12 times in five games (four starts), and the Steelers have supported him with a rushing attack that is averaging only 4.0 yards per carry on the year.
Claypool is a dual-threat player who has caught 32 passes for 311 yards and a touchdown and run eight times for 55 yards. Trading him away gives Pickett one less weapon with which to work.
Pittsburgh could be gearing up for a run at one of the top quarterbacks in the 2023 draft. Yes, the Steelers just used a first-rounder on Pickett, but taking first-round quarterbacks in consecutive years isn't unheard of. The Arizona Cardinals bailed on Josh Rosen after a year to snag Kyler Murray.
A second-round pick isn't insignificant, and it could help Pittsburgh trade up for a prospect like C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young in the 2023 draft. Even if that isn't the Steelers' plan, Pickett can't be thrilled about losing one of his top pass-catchers.
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