LANDOVER, Md. — Quarterback Kenny Pickett, playing in place of Jalen Hurts, threw his first touchdown pass in an Eagles uniform against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Hurts exited the game midway through the first quarter to be evaluated for a concussion after his head hit the turf when he was hit by linebacker Frankie Luvu while going to the ground following a 13-yard run.
Pickett helped complete the drive, connecting with receiver A.J. Brown on a 4-yard touchdown that put Philadelphia up 14-0.
Kenny Pickett fills in and throws a TD to AJ Brown!
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A first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, Pickett was acquired along with a 2024 fourth-round pick in March in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick and a pair of 2025 seventh-round picks to serve as the No. 2 signal-caller.
He went 14-10 as the starter in Pittsburgh, throwing for 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
