Overview

• Through Ottawa’s first six games, Pickett ranks second in total defensive plays with 43 and is tied for fourth with 32 tackles.
• After signing a one-year extension in January, he completed an intensive off-season regimen in Los Angeles under Dr. Tim Esguerra, working out up to six times daily.
• Despite suffering an Achilles tear in September 2024, the linebacker still earned East Division all-star honors for the 2024 season.
• The Redblacks have dropped three straight games and sit at 1-5, including a 23-20 loss to Hamilton in which they lost the turnover battle 4-1.
• Pickett’s rapid comeback offers a stabilizing presence as Ottawa attempts to halt its early-season slide.