Rooney said on Monday that he believes in both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and would prefer to sign one of the two passers
Rooney sits down with Pittsburgh's Action Sports to discuss the "disappointing" season finish, Mike Tomlin, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson and a potential Steelers game in Ireland.
Pittsburgh Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II raised eyebrows earlier this week when he acknowledged that his "preference would be to" keep either current starting quarterback Russell Wilson or backup Justin Fields for at least the 2025 season.
For the second straight offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have major quarterback questions. Last year, the team completely revamped its quarterback room in search of answers behind center. But that’s not what Steelers owner Art Rooney II would prefer the team do again.
Some fans and local media personalities believe the Steelers should look for an upgrade at the position this offseason, but team owner and president Art Rooney II revealed on Monday that he wants to keep either Wilson or Fields in the club's quarterback room for another campaign.
Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said Monday that he expects either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields to return at quarterback next season. But not both.
The season may be over, but the Steelers are already gearing up for the fall and are in the middle of a quarterback debate.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he prefers to bring back Russell Wilson or Justin Fields at quarterback next season.
Despite a late-season collapse and another early playoff exits, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ culture remains a boasting point. It takes a certain viewpoint to understand that, team president Art Rooney II believes.
Steelers president Art Rooney II called it "a short conversation" because his organization had no interest in moving on from Tomlin.
ESPN's Brooke Pryor said during a podcast appearance that Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson declined at practice late in the 2024 season.