The Pittsburgh Steelers have shown little interest in pursuing a potential trade for quarterback Justin Fields, despite speculation that he could be on the move from the Chicago Bears. The Steelers have made it clear internally that they are not actively pursuing Fields, according to The Athletic. This comes after the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette previously reported that the team had no interest in acquiring a big-name quarterback to replace current starter Kenny Pickett.
While USA Today recently reported that the Steelers had expressed some level of interest in Fields, it seems that the team’s head coach Mike Tomlin and the rest of the organization are committed to giving Pickett another opportunity to lead the team. The Steelers may still prioritize competition at the quarterback position, potentially considering an experienced free agent like Ryan Tannehill, who has a history with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. However, any quarterback added to the team would be expected to compete with Pickett rather than automatically replace him.
As for Fields, if the Bears decide to trade him and use their No. 1 pick in the draft on USC star Caleb Williams, there are several other teams expected to target quarterback help this offseason. The Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, and New England Patriots are among the teams that could potentially make an offer for Fields if they are unable to address the position through the draft.
Fields’ future with the Bears remains uncertain, but it seems that the Steelers are not likely to be his landing spot. The team is committed to giving Pickett a chance to prove himself as the starting quarterback, and any additional quarterbacks brought in would be expected to compete with him rather than replace him outright. As the offseason progresses, it will be interesting to see where Fields ends up and how the quarterback landscape in the NFL takes shape.
