Although a fresh rumour indicates that it is unlikely, the Pittsburgh Steelers had been the front-runners to acquire current Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac reports that the Steelers are considering a trade for quarterback Mason Rudolph, a free agent who showed promise as the 2023 season came to an end. They are also interested in signing free agent Kenny Pickett.
Dulac stated on February 17 that “they will enter the 2024 season with the idea Kenny Pickett, who has compiled a 14-10 record as a starter, will be the No. 1 quarterback.
Either way, the Steelers have no interest in signing a quarterback who wishes to start right away. In addition, Russell Wilson—who has ties to the Steelers—would likely be among them, along with Justin Fields and Kirk Cousins. “To see if he is the guy to do more than just win a playoff game—something they haven’t done in a franchise-record seven years—they are committed to giving Pickett a third season.
The Steelers were one of the teams to keep an eye on as possible trade partners for Fields, according to NFL source Adam Schefter, prior to Dulac’s story.
On February 12, Schefter remarked, “We know Pittsburgh is gonna go out and get some type of quarterback.” This was on the Pat McAfee Show. “That applies to Ryan Tannehill, Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields, among others. Mike Tomlin is a huge Justin Fields fan. We’ll bear it in mind in the upcoming weeks and offseason.
The Bears’ chances of obtaining a first-round choice in return for Fields appear slim if the Steelers decide to trade for him.
During “1st & Pod” on The Steelers were one of the teams to keep an eye on as possible trade partners for Fields, according to NFL source Adam Schefter, prior to Dulac’s story.
On February 12, Schefter remarked, “We know Pittsburgh is gonna go out and get some type of quarterback.” This was on the Pat McAfee Show. “That applies to Ryan Tannehill, Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields, among others. Mike Tomlin is a huge Justin Fields fan. We’ll bear it in mind in the upcoming weeks and offseason.
The Bears’ chances of obtaining a first-round choice in return for Fields appear slim if the Steelers decide to trade for him.
During “1st & Pod” on Audacy, Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan pointed out that although Tomlin loves Fields, the Steelers don’t, Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan pointed out that although Tomlin loves Fields, the Steelers don’t
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