Steelers/NFL
Kenny Pickett Out: Russell Wilson, Justin Fields In………
The Pittsburgh Steelers have completed a major overhaul of their quarterback room acquiring quarterback Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears in-exchange for a conditional sixth round pick. The sixth round pick turns into a 4th rounder based on Fields playing in 51 percent of plays this season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Do the Steelers have their quarterback for now in Russell Wilson and the future in Fields? The Steelers have made it clear to Fields, a favorite of Mike Tomlin coming out of the 2021 draft, he will be coming in as the backup and there will not be a competition. The move though solidifies the Steelers significantly upgrading their QB room and the presence of Fields will put pressure on Wilson to meet expectations throughout the year.
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Fields, 25, who is nine months younger than Kenny Picket despite being drafted a year earlier, 11th overall by the Bears in the 2021 draft, threw for 16 touchdowns and 2,562 yards and 9 interceptions in 2023 with the Bears. Fields who has an 11-29 record in three NFL seasons, rushed for 657 yards and 4 TD’s this past season. In 2022 Fields rushed for a career high 1,143 yards and 8 touchdowns.
[hide] Justin Fields Career: 11-29 Record | 40 touchdowns – 30 interceptions – 6,674 passing yards | 2,220 rushing yards (6.2 AVG). [/hide]
