Rooney sits down with Pittsburgh's Action Sports to discuss the "disappointing" season finish, Mike Tomlin, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson and a potential Steelers game in Ireland.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he prefers to bring back Russell Wilson or Justin Fields at quarterback next season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a decision to make regarding the futures of quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields ahead of free agency.
Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said Monday that he expects either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields to return at quarterback next season. But not both.
Some fans and local media personalities believe the Steelers should look for an upgrade at the position this offseason, but team owner and president Art Rooney II revealed on Monday that he wants to keep either Wilson or Fields in the club's quarterback room for another campaign.
The season may be over, but the Steelers are already gearing up for the fall and are in the middle of a quarterback debate.
Head coach Mike Tomlin was noncommittal about any plans that the team has at the position, but Rooney said in a session with reporters on Monday that he doesn’t expect both players back. Rooney said he would like to see one of them back as part of the team’s approach to 2025.
For the second straight offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have major quarterback questions. Last year, the team completely revamped its quarterback room in search of answers behind center. But that’s not what Steelers owner Art Rooney II would prefer the team do again.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are unlikely to bring back both of the quarterbacks who’d started for the team this past season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a number of critical issues to address in the 2025 offseason, but the decision on the starting quarterback is the most vital.
When Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II speaks, he’s not particularly demonstrative. He chooses his words carefully. He avoids speaking in absolutes. He just doesn’t say very much at all. Period.