Some of the most intriguing names who are set to hit the free-agent market include Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold, Justin Fields and Tee Higgins. As far as Wilson's future is concerned, he's made it clear that he'd like to stay in Pittsburgh,
The clock is ticking for the Pittsburgh Steelers to figure out who will start at quarterback next season. It was March of 2024, not long before the NFL Draft, when they acquired two quarterbacks who would start for them the following season in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
If Russell Wilson moves on from Pittsburgh, several teams should be in play to land him as they search for a veteran presence at QB.
Steelers president Art Rooney II is on record saying that his preference would be for Pittsburgh to re-sign either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields. At this point, the Steelers have not decided which quarterback to bring back for the 2025 season.
Steelers president Art Rooney II is on record saying that his preference would be for Pittsburgh to re-sign either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields. At this point, the Steelers have not decided which quarterback to bring back for the 2025 season.
Mark Kaboly suggests Steelers decision-makers favor Russell Wilson over Justin Fields for the starting QB role in 2025.
Egbuka, who was a high-level player at Ohio State, has another Steelers connection. He grew up a Seattle Seahawks fan who idolized Russell Wilson. There is no guarantee Wilson will be back with the Steelers in 2025,
Yet, there is a sentiment on the coaching staff that they would rather have Justin Fields back. The friction between Arthur Smith and Wilson could be one of those key reasons. Fields, who came to Pittsburgh via trade from Chicago in the offseason,
As the Steelers prepare to make a QB decision, Justin Fields is still the leading candidate over Russell Wilson. More at Pro Football Rumors.
The Pittsburgh Steelers won't be alone in their attempts to sign Russell Wilson if they let him test the open market.