Panthers Sign Kenny Pickett for QB Depth

0:00From Durham, this is your March 10th update. The Carolina Panthers are bolstering their quarterback room by signing former Raiders' backup Kenny Pickett to a one-year deal. It includes $4 million guaranteed and up to $7.5 million total value. Pickett joins starter Bryce Young and backup Andy Dalton and he will likely compete for the number two spot once the contract becomes official. Wednesday afternoon, Pickett, a 27-year-old former first-round pick out of Pitt, has bounced around the league. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Eagles last season before trades to Cleveland and then Las Vegas. This marks his fifth team in five NFL years after starting his career with the Steelers. Over his career, Pickett has thrown for nearly 5,000 yards with 16 touchdowns and 16 picks. He holds a 16 to 11 record as a starter and adds solid mobility with 328 rushing yards and five scores. This move gives the Panthers more depth without threatening Young's role in his key fourth season.

1:01Pickett brings experience from winning environments and better legs than Dalton, who has $2 million guaranteed this year. The team might trade or release Dalton later to manage the roster. Meanwhile, Panthers General Manager Dan Morgan has hinted at adding more quarterbacks via free agency and the draft. They plan to evaluate Young closely before any extension talks using Pickett as a reliable fill-in if injuries pop up. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.