The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to pick up the fifth-year option for quarterback Justin Fields, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday.
That effectively makes him a free agent in 2025, playing on a one-year deal alongside veteran Russell Wilson following his tumultuous run in Chicago. The fifth-year option for the former No. 11 pick would have cost the team $25.664 million, per Over The Cap.
Even if the Steelers do not end up signing Fields to a long-term deal (whether as a starter or a backup), the move was a no-brainer considering the limited compensation involved.