After losing five straight games to close their 2024 season, there’s not a lot of optimism surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers’ future. Despite the fact that the Steelers got off to a 10-3 start, the way the season ended showed that this team has a lot of work to do to become contenders. In an article forecasting the 2025 NFL season, ESPN analyst Matt Bowen predicted the Steelers to take a step back.
“The late-season fade creates concern, as does the quarterback position,” he writes. “Yes, the Steelers could re-sign either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields, but they also need to add some playmaking talent at receiver opposite George Pickens.