Steelers Depot · Jan 25, 2025
Justin Fields’ 2024 Progress Wasn’t Enough To Be ‘Crazy Optimistic’ Moving Forward, Analyst Says
Justin Fields PanthersAnother year and another question mark at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since QB Ben Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season, the usually stable franchise has had a different quarterback start on each opening day game. Entering the 2025 season there is a chance the 2024 Week One starter, Justin Fields, is back in the lineup to buck that trend.
Fields started last year due to a calf injury to Russell Wilson and played well, leading the Steelers to 4-2 by throwing five touchdowns and only one interception, also rushing for five touchdowns. Once Wilson was fully healthy, he took over and led Pittsburgh down the stretch.
