Steelers Now
NFL insider Albert Breer revealed some eye-opening details on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ late-season collapse to end the 2024 season. According to Breer, many people inside the organization disagreed with Mike Tomlin’s decision to not replace Russell Wilson with Justin Fields during the final month of the season.
“I think people (in Pittsburgh’s organization) would tell you that the Russell Wilson thing undermined so many things in the last month of the season, and that a lot of that building really wanted them to go back to Justin Fields,” Breer said on the Bill Simmons Show. “(Steelers head coach Mike) Tomlin was kind of all on his own on that one.”
Fields reflected on his one season with the Steelers during his Jets introductory press conference. It was a tumultuous season for Fields, as he started off 4-2 as the team’s starter before being benched for the rest of the year in place of veteran Russell Wilson.
Fields handled the benching like a true professional, but it wasn’t easy for him.
“It was different for me and a space I wasn’t really comfortable. But Coach Tomlin made a decision he thought was best for the team,” Fields said, via Zach Rosenblatt of The Athletic. “I’m never going to go against that. I just tried to change my perspective and get better in practice.”
Fields threw for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and just one interception while leading the Steelers to a 4-2 start to the season. He also rushed for 231 yards and five touchdowns during the span.
Wilson, on the other hand, threw for 1,784 yards, 12 touchdowns and three interceptions while going 6-1 before the team’s late-season collapse.
Despite the setback last season, Fields was grateful for his one year with the Steelers organization.
“I did what I was asked to do, and I’ve never had a problem with that. I’ve always been a team player, I’ve always been advocating on putting myself behind the team,” Fields said. “I’m not gonna get too much into depth on what happened in Chicago and what happened last year with Pittsburgh, but I’m grateful for all the experiences that I’ve had. I’ve met a lot of great people there, built a lot of great relationships that will last a lifetime. Of course the more time you have in the league, the more experience you have, so I think I’m progressing and getting better each and every year, so I’m excited to get things rolling this year.”
In a new documentary released by the New York Jets, quarterback Justin Fields explained why he signed with Gang Green in free agency. Head coach Aaron Glenn played a big factor in the decision.
“I’m definitely super excited to just be here,” Fields said. “Meeting all of the new coaches and everybody around the building. Really just excited for a fresh start. We’re ready to get to work. So, super excited. I chose the Jets because No. 1, AG. The kind of coach he is, how passionate...
