The quarterback situation in Pittsburgh has been fascinating since the very end of the 2023 NFL season. Originally, the organization talked about bringing in competition for Kenny Pickett. When the Steelers brought in Russell Wilson, head coach Mike Tomlin reportedly told Pickett that Wilson would be taking the QB1 reps to start offseason practices due to his veteran status.
After Pickett was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles and the Steelers traded for Justin Fields, reports were that Wilson would be QB1 and Fields was brought in as his backup. Tomlin addressed the quarterback situation ahead of the NFL owners meetings on Sunday, stating that Wilson has the “pole position” in the quarterback competition but Fields would be competing when appropriate.