Steelers’ Justin Fields Floated As Possible Replacement For Jets’ Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback position will be closely watched over the next few months.

Pittsburgh is 8-3 on the season and is in first place in the AFC North. The Steelers look like Super Bowl contenders thanks in large part because the team made a huge change to the quarterback spot. Pittsburgh added Justin Fields and Russell Wilson and both have played a large role for the team.

Both Wilson and Fields have been great, but only one likely will be back in 2025. It’s unclear who, but it seems like Wilson will be the guy. Fields likely will land elsewhere and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini suggested the New York Jets as a fit.

“At this point, after conversations with sources with the team and around the league, my understanding is that Rodgers still wants to play in 2025, just not for the New York Jets,” Russini said. “Replacing Rodgers won’t be easy. The free-agent QB market is lacking, with Sam Darnold and Russell Wilson among the top names — though Wilson is expected to stay with the Steelers and the Vikings could decide to keep Darnold if he’s willing to be a backup.

“Justin Fields, Derek Carr (whom the Jets pursued before Rodgers) and Daniel Jones are also potential targets, but none of them stand out as an ideal fit.”

The Jets have had a weird season and Rodgers may not be back. If the starting quarterback job opens up, maybe Fields could be the guy?

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