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Fowler: ‘Multiple Teams’ Expect Steelers To Use Justin Fields As Passer And Runner In Goal Line

There’s been a lot of discussion this week about the Pittsburgh Steelers potentially having a specialized package for quarterback Justin Fields after Russell Wilson endorsed the idea earlier this week.

On NFL Live on Friday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said that multiple teams expect the Steelers to use Fields as both a runner and a passer in goal-line situations.

“Russell Wilson’s undisputably the QB number one. He’s not splitting reps. However, I’ve talked to multiple teams who expect the Steelers to utilize Justin Fields as a runner and passer in the goal line, think eight yards and in.