Though the Pittsburgh Steelers and GM Omar Khan have made it clear that they have until May 2 to decide on fifth-year options for quarterback Justin Fields and running back Najee Harris, one decision already seems to have been made.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Steelers are not expected to pick up Fields’ fifth-year option.
Fields, who was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, has a $25.664 million for 2025, which would also become fully guaranteed for the 2025 season if picked up. Based on Schefter’s reporting, the Steelers won’t be picking up that option, which was expected after the Steelers traded a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Bears on March 16 for the quarterback.