The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be leaning towards Justin Fields as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season, but they’re not willing to break the bank to keep him.
Fields had a promising start with the Steelers last year, but head coach Mike Tomlin ultimately went with veteran Russell Wilson down the stretch. However, with Wilson’s struggles and a potential rift with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, it appears that Fields is now the frontrunner for the starting job.
The Steelers are reportedly willing to pay Fields, but they won’t overpay him. This means that Fields might have to choose between taking a slightly smaller contract to stay in Pittsburgh or testing the open market and seeing what other teams are willing to offer.
The Steelers have also been linked to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, but it seems like he’s more likely to stay in Los Angeles. And while some have suggested that the Steelers could pursue Aaron Rodgers, they’ve reportedly ruled that out.
So, it looks like the Steelers are putting their faith in Justin Fields, but they’re not going to give him a blank check. It’ll be interesting to see how this situation plays out and whether Fields will be leading the Steelers in 2025.
