The Steelers may have a long-term solution at quarterback.
Even after rebuilding their quarterback room from Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky to Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, the Steelers’ quarterback moves may not be finished yet.
The Broncos will pay Wilson the majority of his salary in 2024, meaning Pittsburgh will pay a total of $4.5 million for a renovated quarterback room.
In a new development, Jerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says: report On Saturday, it was announced that the Steelers intend to sign Wilson to a long-term contract after the season.
As of now, Pittsburgh does not have either player under contract beyond the 2024 season.
So if one plays better than the other, they can move on with him.
If both play well, they could keep both, and if that doesn’t work out, they could test the quarterback’s free agency rights again or use a pick in the 2025 draft. can.
Obviously, the Steelers want Wilson to play well enough to justify their intention to sign him, but if not, the team doesn’t have to sign him to a long-term deal.
Acquiring both Wilson and Fields could spark competition at quarterback, but that doesn’t seem to be the case in Pittsburgh.
according to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that when the Steelers were finalizing the trade for Fields, he contacted Wilson and informed him that he was still the starter.
After the trade was completed, Wilson posted on Twitter welcoming Fields to the team.
The Super Bowl champion quarterback had a disappointing tenure with the Broncos after a great season in Seattle. Wilson appeared in 30 games for the Broncos, posting an 11-19 record.
He has thrown for just under 6,594 yards, 42 touchdowns and 19 interceptions and hopes to revive his career in the Steel City.
