The Pittsburgh Steelers appear more interested in bringing back Justin Fields than going after other quarterbacks in free agency, according to Steelers insider Gerry Dulac.
This space recently floated the largely accepted notion that starting Justin Fields at quarterback next season makes sense for the Steelers. Fields is 25 and has pedigree, having been selected 11th overall in the 2021 NFL draft.
Mike Tomlin is staying with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the coach recently left the door open for wholesale quarterback change going into the 2025 NFL season. Accordingly, all signs point to veteran Russell Wilson exiting via free agency,
The Steelers have plenty of options to consider about quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields heading into next season.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields posted a message on his Instagram ahead of NFL free agency and the 2025 offseason.
Gerry Dulac provided some information on what to expect from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason and we go over the highlights.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo argued quarterback Justin Fields could leave the Pittsburgh Steelers with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tough decision to make regarding the quarterback position following a season characterized by passing inconsistency. Offensive production was not the only problem, but certainly part of their demise for this season.
He continued: “People around the league are torn about what the Steelers should or will do at quarterback. The Russell Wilson experiment was not a failure -- he showed promise and gave the offense a lift midseason. But he was signed to help the Steelers in the playoffs, where Pittsburgh lost in the first round again.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made the right decision by playing Russell Wilson at quarterback during the 2024 season. They also should play Justin Fields in 2025, given the option between the two incumbents at quarterback.
A former NFL head coach doesn't believe quarterback Russell Wilson or Justin Fields is the answer for the Pittsburgh Steelers.