The season may be over, but the Steelers are already gearing up for the fall and are in the middle of a quarterback debate.
Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said Monday that he expects either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields to return at quarterback next season. But not both.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he prefers to bring back Russell Wilson or Justin Fields at quarterback next season.
Some fans and local media personalities believe the Steelers should look for an upgrade at the position this offseason, but team owner and president Art Rooney II revealed on Monday that he wants to keep either Wilson or Fields in the club's quarterback room for another campaign.
Rooney said on Monday that he believes in both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and would prefer to sign one of the two passers
Head coach Mike Tomlin was noncommittal about any plans that the team has at the position, but Rooney said in a session with reporters on Monday that he doesn’t expect both players back. Rooney said he would like to see one of them back as part of the team’s approach to 2025.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' future at the quarterback position is a huge debate. It’s set to steal headlines all offseason, with many fans eager to discover which direction the Steelers will take at quarterback for the 2025 season.
For the second straight offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have major quarterback questions. Last year, the team completely revamped its quarterback room in search of answers behind center. But that’s not what Steelers owner Art Rooney II would prefer the team do again.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II said his "preference" is to sign either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, but it's "unlikely" the team brings back both quarterbacks.
The Steelers revamped their quarterback room by signing Wilson, acquiring Fields, and trading away Kenny Pickett last offseason. With Wilson on a one-year deal and Fields in the final year of his rookie contract, both are now set to become free agents.