Will Steelers Keep Justin Fields? This Insider Believes Not So Fast

Uncertainty continues to be the story of the Pittsburgh Steelers when it comes to the quarterback position.

The Steelers will need to decide with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields soon as both players are set to head to free agency this offseason. With a 10-7 season and yet another first-round exit in the playoffs, it’s hard to know for sure what the Steelers are going to do — but a decision will be made by the team and both players soon enough.

Fields started the first six games of the regular season, going 4-2 with 1,106 passing yards, five touchdowns, an interception, 289 rushing yards, and five more scores on the ground. He’s going to receive interest throughout the NFL.

Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton believes that Fields will have that interest, so much so that it will be the New York Jets that bring him in to pair him back with his former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson.

“Given the buzz around wideout Garrett Wilson’s discontent, the Jets may try to appease him with a quarterback other than Rodgers,” Moton wrote. “They could sign Justin Fields to pair him up with his former collegiate teammate.

“Fields and Wilson played together for two years at Ohio State. Wilson didn’t break out for 1,000-plus receiving yards until 2021, but he built a connection with Fields in 2019 and 2020.

“If Wilson isn’t too thrilled about the Jets’ current quarterback situation, a familiar face under center could keep him engaged for at least another season.”

A decision will need to be made for the Steelers soon enough when it comes to the quarterback position.

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