Though it comes as little surprise, the Pittsburgh Steelers will not be picking up QB Justin Fields’ fifth-year option. Acquired from the Chicago Bears in March, Fields’ rookie deal is currently set to expire after the 2024 season. The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly reported the news moments ago.
There was zero expectation the team would pick up Fields’ option, a costly figure that would’ve been fully guaranteed at over $25 million. More surprising was the team declining the option on Harris, who most expected the team to pick up.
The eleventh overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft of the Bears, Fields started 38 games for Chicago.