Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II told reporters it’s “probably unlikely” that the team will keep both Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, per Brooke Pryor.
During a press conference, Rooney II fielded questions from reporters regarding the Steelers offseason plans and the direction the team is heading. Among the most important decisions to make this offseason is how they’ll handle their quarterback situation. Fields and Wilson each got a chance as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback this season, with the latter taking over in week seven and holding onto the job the rest of the way. Fields and Wilson have reached the end of their respective contracts, yet neither established themself as a franchise quarterback. They’re both slated to become free agents this summer.
“I think both of them see themselves as starters, and I don’t know that they want to share the same job again next year,” Rooney II said.
This statement from Rooney II might be the most important regarding the quarterback situation. Regardless of how much Fields and Wilson want to stay in Pittsburgh, the reality is that each could compete for a starting job elsewhere. Teams like the Titans, Browns, Giants, and Raiders could be in the market for a starting quarterback if they aren’t satisfied with their options in the 2025 NFL Draft. Whichever quarterback the Steelers part ways with should have multiple options around the league for the next chapter of their career.
Author: Trey Kroll (@TreyK_FB on Twitter/X)