During his initial press conference with the Eagles, he commented on the trade, “I think the communication is what it is. It was behind closed doors. I am confident with how I handled it. I handled it as I should have. I am thrilled to be here. It worked out so perfectly that I ended myself in Philadelphia. So, I believe everything happens for a purpose, and I am exactly where I am supposed to be.

QB Kenny Pickett speaks with the media. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/3MiKitgxy6

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 18, 2024

Kenny Pickett on the reports over the last few days that he handled the Russell Wilson signing poorly

Says he feels he handled everything the right way: #Eagles pic.twitter.com/Rk3BRnYK92

— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) March 18, 2024

It was also stated that Pickett declined to take on the role of emergency quarterback in the Week 17 game, which was played against the Seattle Seahawks. Pickett was going through an injury as he had suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 13 and shared that he was not allowed to play for the given medical reasons.

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He had mentioned, “There was a plan there for that game. It went down exactly the way it was planned to go down that entire week. And I was coming off the ankle surgery. So, it is what it is. And, like I’ve been saying, though, I’m very happy to be here.”

Regarding the commencement of his new journey, which begins with the Eagles squad, the quarterback stated via Yahoo Sports, “It just felt like it was time from the things that transpired. Wanted to get a chance to go somewhere else and continue to grow my career.”

He further continued, “The fact that it’s in Philly — the place where I grew up, found love for the game here — with a great coaching staff, great players. Looking forward to meeting all these guys in a couple of weeks when everybody gets back into town. But I think it’s an awesome opportunity to join this team.”

The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award recipient was picked up in the 2022 NFL Draft in the first round as the 20th pick. In his last two campaigns, the quarterback registered 4,474 yards, including 13 interceptions and 13 touchdowns, as per the BR.