Justin Fields trade speculations: A team in need of a quarterback has already ruled out the possibility of acquiring the Bears' signal-caller.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are often cited as a potential landing spot for quarterback Justin Fields, whose time with the Chicago Bears seems to be drawing to a close. However, don't expect the Steelers to actively pursue the former first-round draft pick.
Despite initial reports from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette indicating the team's disinterest in acquiring a high-profile successor to current starter Kenny Pickett, the Steelers have reaffirmed this stance internally, as reported by The Athletic. They show little enthusiasm for a potential trade for Fields, even though the Bears seem open to dealing their current signal-caller ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
While USA Today recently suggested that the Steelers had shown some level of interest in Fields, this contradicts other information from within the team. It appears that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and the team's management are committed to giving Pickett, their 2022 first-round pick, another opportunity to lead the team.
The Steelers may still prioritize competition at the quarterback position, possibly considering experienced free agents like Ryan Tannehill, especially given his history with new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. However, the indication is that they will only add a quarterback if they understand they will compete with, rather than automatically replace, Pickett at the top of the depth chart. While Fields theoretically could fit into this category, his three years of starting experience and first-round pedigree make him more of a clear-cut QB1.
If the Bears look to trade Fields and focus on drafting USC star Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick, other teams such as the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, and New England Patriots are expected to pursue quarterback help this offseason. One or more of them could make an offer for Fields if they are unable to address the position through the draft.
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