Just In: Steelers Starter QB Changes Number With Eagles.

PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is making a number change as he heads to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to the X account NFL Jersey Numbers.

Pickett is giving up his noted No. 8 after wearing it throughout his time at the University of Pittsburgh and then in his first two seasons with the Steelers. He’ll now wear No. 7 with the Eagles, most-recently known for his representation of Mike Vick in Philadelphia.

Others who wore No. 7 with the Eagles are highlighted by Ron Jaworksi, and include Dick Frahm, Roy Zimmerman, John Huarte, Jim Ward, JohnReaves, Roger Ruzek, Ken O’Brien, Bobby Hoying, Sean Landeta, Jeff Garcia, Michael Vick, Sam Bradford and Nate Sudfeld.

Pickett will be Jalen Hurts’ backup in Philadelphia. The Steelers parted ways with Pickett after the third-year quarterback asked for a trade, which they complied with by acquiring Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears the following day. Pickett started 25 games during his two seasons with the team, going 14-10 with 4,474 yards, 13 touchdowns to 13 interceptions.