Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II in late January told the media that the quarterback decision was between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Fast forward, and Fields is with the New York Jets,

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback room will go through another overhaul. They had new faces last season, and none of them might return. Mason Rudolph has agreed to rejoin the team this offseason, but Justin Fields will now play for the New York Jets.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been linked to quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. However, even if they don't get him, they might not just go back to last year's starter.

Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said his "preference" was to re-sign starting quarterback Russell Wilson or backup Justin Fields for 2025. Therefore, some assumed the Steelers would bring Wilson back after Fields agreed to join the New York Jets in free agency.