While the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to trade for stud WR DK Metcalf, it doesn’t ultimately solve their problem. Not only do they lack a franchise quarterback—they don’t even have a starting-capable one. As I write this, there is only one quarterback under contract for 2025 in Skylar Thompson. They will, of course, add a starter very soon, but are any of them the answer to their problem?
For months now, the Steelers have discussed re-signing either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields. They have also left the door open for all options, however, and perhaps Sam Darnold is one of them.