The New York Jets signed Justin Fields to compete to be their starting quarterback in 2025. But Fields had a decision to make, too. The 25-year-old signed a two-year deal in New York. Last season he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and they reportedly wanted him back.

For the second consecutive offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers' top focus is finding a starting-caliber quarterback. Much like after the 2023 season when Pittsburgh was unsure if Kenny Pickett was the future under center,

Justin Fields left the Pittsburgh Steelers quickly on the first day of the legal tampering period. His two-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed is almost certain to make Fields the starting quarterback for the new regime of the New York Jets.

Did the Steelers get too cute with Justin Fields, their supposed preferred option? And would signing Aaron Rodgers be a mistake?

The Pittsburgh Steelers, like many teams in the NFL, have some quarterback issues to work through ahead of the 2025 season. They added Russell Wilson and Justin Fields before the 2024 campaign, starting Fields at the beginning of the year and ending with Wilson as QB1.