There will be no quarterback competition in Pittsburgh this summer, as the Steelers have told Justin Fields, who they reportedly acquired via trade from the Chicago Bears, that he’ll be Russell Wilson’s backup.
Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported the news on Twitter.
That’s little surprise, as the Steelers had reportedly told Kenny Pickett that Wilson would have the first crack to win the job, which led to him wanting out. Pittsburgh will now have Fields to develop behind Wilson, as Wilson isn’t getting younger as he’ll turn 36 during next season.