Even with Justin Fields on their roster, the Pittsburgh Steelers are riding with Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback for 2024 and beyond. The Steelers and Wilson expect to come to terms on a longer contract after the 2024 season, the Post-Gazette reported shortly after the news broke that the the Steelers had acquired Fields in a trade with the Chicago Bears.
Wilson signed a one-year veteran’s minimum salary of $1.21 million for the 2023 season. The Broncos, who officially released Wilson last week, are paying him $39 million not to have him on their roster this season.
The Steelers’ quarterback plan is for Wilson to be the starting quarterback, with Fields backing him up. The addition of Fields gives Pittsburgh an option in the event that Wilson doesn’t pan out. If Wilson plays well this season, Fields will likely test the market next season as a free agent. He could also choose to stay in Pittsburgh as Wilson’s backup.
Pittsburgh is clearly high on Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler who has enjoyed a borderline Hall of Fame career. Wilson struggled during his first season in Denver (2022), but he bounced back last season before he was benched after 15 games. His 26 touchdown passes last season were twice as many as Pittsburgh’s three starting quarterbacks threw in 2023.
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-03-17 00:26:47
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