Reports suggest the Pittsburgh Steelers are poised to move forward with Justin Fields as their quarterback in 2025, potentially solidifying his future with the team. But is Fields truly the answer for the Steelers, or is this a risky move that could backfire?
**”Justin Fields Gets Greenlit for 2025″**
Steelers insider Gerry Dulac of the *Pittsburgh Post-Gazette* believes the team will re-sign Justin Fields[3]. “At this point, I believe Justin Fields will be re-signed. But I don’t think it’ll be anything crazy,” Dulac said[3].
**Affordable Option**
Fields’ market value currently stands at $8.853 million—a reasonable figure that could fit comfortably within the Steelers’ salary cap[3]. It is also believed that Justin Fields could be a more affordable option than Russell Wilson[1].
**Fields’ 2024 Season Stats**
Justin Fields stats for 2024 include a 93.3 QB rating, 5-1 TD-INT, 1,106 passing yards, 6.9 yards per attempt, 65.8% completion rate, 289 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns in 10 games[2].
**Competition for Fields**
The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly long been fans of Fields[2]. It is also believed that Fields could have a sneaky good market and price himself out of Pittsburgh[1].
**The Case Against Fields**
* **Inconsistency:** While Fields has shown flashes, he’s yet to consistently deliver elite numbers[3].
* **Development Needed:** Fields still requires a good deal of development[3].
**The Other Options**
* **Russell Wilson:** The Steelers are expected to re-sign either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields[2]. However, there are reports of discord between Wilson and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith[5].
* **NFL Draft:** One strong possibility is taking a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft[2].
* **Veteran Quarterback:** The Steelers want to re-sign one of the two quarterbacks unless another veteran becomes available[2].
**Fan Frenzy: Is Fields the Answer?**
Whether Fields can develop into a franchise quarterback remains to be seen, but at a minimum, he’s Pittsburgh’s best option going forward as a bridge quarterback[6]. However, the Steelers are unsure about who will be their starting quarterback next season[5].
