When the Steelers appointed former Falcons head coach as their offensive coordinator, it signaled the end of any potential trade discussions for….
When the Steelers appointed former Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, it signaled the end of any potential trade discussions for Justin Fields to address their quarterback needs. A recent report further solidified this stance, emphasizing that the Steelers have no interest in acquiring a quarterback aspiring to be a starter, including Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins, and possibly even Russell Wilson, despite his connection with the Steelers. The team is committed to giving Kenny Pickett a third season to assess his potential beyond merely winning a playoff game, a feat they haven’t achieved in a franchise-record seven years.
Even if Pickett, who threw for just over 2,000 yards in 12 games last season, doesn’t succeed, the Steelers are open to exploring internal options. It appears that the team is not actively seeking a veteran quarterback through either trade or free agency, and there is internal debate suggesting that Mason Rudolph could potentially be the starter based on his performance in the final three regular-season games of 2023, which secured a playoff berth.
In summary, the Steelers are not pursuing a trade for Justin Fields, and their focus remains on developing internal options. If the Bears decide to trade Fields, potential suitors for the fourth-year quarterback could include the Falcons, who recently hired Raheem Morris as their head coach and Zac Robinson as the new offensive coordinator. General manager Terry Fontenot has been asked about the possibility of reconsidering players previously passed on by the Falcons, such as Fields in the 2021 NFL draft.
