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Former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman ripped Steelers coach Mike Tomlin for his lack of adjustments on defense.
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.
Art Rooney II confirmed more quarterback changes are expected for the Steelers this offseason. Read more at Pro Football Rumors.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he prefers to bring back Russell Wilson or Justin Fields at quarterback next season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't have much of a choice at the end of a disappointing regular season in which they lost their final five games and an AFC Wild Card
During his season-ending press conference on Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was asked about the team’s plans at quarterback next season. At no point did he make a strong suggestion that the franchise was intending to retain Russell Wilson as the starter.
The Pittsburgh Steelers face a major decision at quarterback this offseason. Will Russell Wilson or Justin Fields start at QB in 2025?
Perhaps his developmental arc will pan out better than Fields’ did amid Chicago’s dysfunction. Several needy teams will take that bet. The Steelers should be among them and his struggles in the short-term at the Senior Bowl may benefit them in the longer run if he’s available for them to draft him in the late first or second round.
It has been widely reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers will not bring back both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in free agency for the 2025 season.
Art Rooney II knows the Pittsburgh Steelers have problems. The team’s longtime president doesn’t think his head coach is one of them. Rooney said Monday the club remains fully behind Mike Tomlin, who is now closing in on a decade since his most recent playoff victory following another quick postseason exit.