The Pittsburgh Steelers are still working to resolve the situation of their starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season, who will once again count on head coach Mike Tomlin to help his team win a postseason game after a long streak of failing to do so. In the next few hours, there could be news about QB Justin Fields‘ situation.
Both Tomlin and Steelers fans are closely following the situation with Fields and Russell Wilson’s future in the league. Both players were Pittsburgh’s quarterbacks last season and will be free agents after the end of their one-year contracts.
Steelers executives have said that it is unlikely that both Wilson and Fields will remain with the team, so they will be inclined to offer a contract to one of them. In recent days, rumors and cross-talk have grown louder about which of the two could continue their careers in Pittsburgh.
Will Justin Fields stay with the Steelers?
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Justin Fields is “more likely” to be the Steelers’ starting QB next season than Russell Wilson. That means Pittsburgh could be ready to make a final decision on the future of the former Chicago Bears player. At the moment, while there are signs of negotiations, there are still no clear details about a new deal.
Justin Fields, quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers
When could the deal between Fields and the Steelers happen?
There is a lot of anticipation as to when the Steelers will make a final decision on who will be their starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season. With that in mind, the next few days should be critical for news on Fields’ potential return, if the reports are finally on the mark.
Last week, general manager Omar Khan said in a press conference that his goal was to “reach an agreement with a quarterback, preferably Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, before the start of free agency”. The statement predates the news that Fields has leverage over Wilson, meaning the deadline to define the 25-year-old’s future is March 10, when that period begins. However, as Khan said, “all options are on the table”.