The Kenny Pickett trade is finalized

TL;DR

Kenny Pickett has been traded to the Las Vegas Raiders from the Cleveland Browns, marking his third trade since being drafted in 2022. The Raiders received Pickett in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick.

Key points

Kenny Pickett was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders received Pickett for a 2026 fifth-round pick.
Pickett started two games for the Raiders in 2025.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 04: Kenny Pickett #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks to make a pass in the first quarter of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 14-12. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty Images Kenny Pickett was a first-round pick in 2022, but since then, he’s been traded more than any player in the NFL. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, the Cleveland Browns in 2025, then the Las Vegas Raiders later in 2025. We’re going to explore that August 2025 trade between the Raiders and the Browns in this article.

Original compensation for the Kenny Pickett trade

Las Vegas Raiders receive: Kenny Pickett
Cleveland Browns: 2026 fifth-round pick

How did Kenny Pickett play for the Raiders in 2025?

Kenny Pickett started two games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, playing in six total. He completed 62% of his passes but only threw for 188 combined yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.

Q&A

What teams has Kenny Pickett been traded to since 2022?

Kenny Pickett has been traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, the Cleveland Browns in 2025, and then to the Las Vegas Raiders later in 2025.

How did Kenny Pickett perform with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025?

In 2025, Kenny Pickett started two games for the Raiders, completing 62% of his passes for 188 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.

What did the Cleveland Browns acquire in the Kenny Pickett trade?

The Cleveland Browns received a 2026 fifth-round pick as compensation in the trade for Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders.