Quarterback Kenny Pickett is facing significant criticism for how he left the Pittsburgh Steelers. This criticism is not only from fans, but also from former players, such as ex-wide receiver Nate Washington.
The former Steelers wide receiver criticized Pickett on X (formerly Twitter) after watching the quarterback explain why he wanted to leave Pittsburgh during his introductory press conference with the Philadelphia Eagles .
“Players who transfer! Shake my darn head,” Washington posted on X.
Transfer portal babies! Smdh https://t.co/hMxZLIWu64
— Nate Washington (@nwash85) March 18, 2024
Washington explained his tweet, stating that Pickett is “a product of his generation” . However, the former receiver continued to criticize Pickett in response to a fan on X.
“Laughing my darn rear end off, he knows better and will regret his decision in the long run! Shake my head,” Washington wrote in response to a fan asking if Pickett believes he will start ahead of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Washington then posted a GIF with a humorous conversation between Pickett and Steelers general manager Omar Khan.
Washington spent 11 seasons in the NFL, with his first four being with the Steelers. He joined Pittsburgh as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and spent most of that season on the team’s practice squad.
During his four seasons with the Steelers, Washington won two Super Bowl rings and made 40 catches for 631 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2008 to help the team secure its second championship.
Washington also played for the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans. In 2011, he posted , achieving a career-high of 1,023 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
