The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to get more out of the quarterback room this season than they did in 2023, and to do so, they completely revamped the room, bringing in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
Justin Fields on kickoffs? Jaylen Warren’s quote on a podcast has picked up some steam after he suggested that special teams coach Danny Smith said they could use Fields on kickoffs, even though that seems unlikely.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have an intriguing situation at the quarterback position. Even though Russell Wilson is confirmed to be the starting quarterback to begin the season, they still have a special player on the bench behind him.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to get more out of the quarterback room this season than they did in 2023, and to do so, they completely revamped the room, bringing in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
The Pittsburgh Steelers brought in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to complete the total overhaul of their quarterback room. While Wilson will enter the Steelers' 2024 training camp as the starter, that doesn't mean Fields will be left as merely a backup.
On April 25, the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired quarterback Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick. At the time, it appeared Fields would back up the newly signed Russel Wilson, though it now seems the Steelers may have a different plan in mind for the dual-threat quarterback.
Browns GM Andrew Berry said RB Nick Chubb still has a “long way to go” with his rehab from a torn ACL. “He’s doing a really nice job in his rehab,” Berry said, via 92.3 The Fan.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made national headlines during the week when running back Jaylen Warren said there may be an interesting name returning kicks this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren figures to play a marquee role in the franchise’s future, after Pittsburgh’s decision not to exercise Najee Harris’ fifth-year-option, and Warren sounds optimistic about the team’s quarterback situation moving forward.
While the idea of any NFL team using a QB as a returner sounds outlandish, it isn't novel.
Justin Fields on kickoffs? Jaylen Warren’s quote on a podcast has picked up some steam after he suggested that special teams coach Danny Smith said they could use Fields on kickoffs, even though that seems unlikely.
Earlier this week, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren revealed that the team is considering having new quarterback Justin Fields serve as a kick returner.
This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers made two big moves. First, they acquired the nine-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson, followed by the exit of Kenny Pickett.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning down the fifth-year option of quarterback Justin Fields, it was announced on Thursday. Adam Schefter of ESPN had previously reported they were not going to do that.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have not messed around during the 2024 NFL offseason. One of the biggest storylines throughout the league was General Manager Omar Khan's willingness to completely revamp the organization's quarterback room.
The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Justin Fields to be their backup quarterback, but Chicago’s former first-round pick could see the field in more unique ways.
The Pittsburgh Steelers swung a trade for Justin Fields earlier this offseason, but they signed Russell Wilson in free agency before acquiring Fields. That means Fields will be entering 2024 as the Steelers’ backup quarterback, and he will likely stay as QB2 on the depth chart barring an injury or poor performance by Wilson.
Is quarterback Justin Fields in the mix for returning kicks with the Pittsburgh Steelers? Special teams coordinator Danny Smith has considered the unorthodox move, Steelers running back Jaylen Warren recently told teammate Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast.
The Pittsburgh Steelers already had Russell Wilson on their roster when they traded a conditional sixth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for quarterback Justin Fields.
In a podcast appearance with teammate and Steelers DL Cameron Heyward, Steelers RB Jaylen Warren revealed that ST coordinator Danny Smith broached the idea of employing QB Justin Fields as a kickoff returner under the new rules. “Our special teams coordinator was talking about Justin Fields being back there.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had veteran quarterback Russell Wilson penciled in as their QB1 when they traded for Justin Fields; however, the team evidently had more things in mind than quarterback for the former Chicago Bears first-round pick.
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Justin Fields this offseason with hopes that the 25-year-old can eventually be the team's next franchise quarterback. But according to one of his teammates, that's not the only role that has been considered for the QB.
Justin Fields had a rough tenure with the Chicago Bears but even they never considered using him on special teams.
The Steelers acquired Fields from the Chicago Bears for a conditional 2025 sixth-round draft pick earlier this offseason.
Three reasons why the Pittsburgh Steelers might have declined the fifth-year option of QB Justin Fields.
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