Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren figures to play a marquee role in the franchise’s future, after Pittsburgh’s decision not to exercise Najee Harris’ fifth-year-option, and Warren sounds optimistic about the team’s quarterback situation moving forward.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made national headlines during the week when running back Jaylen Warren said there may be an interesting name returning kicks this season.
While the idea of any NFL team using a QB as a returner sounds outlandish, it isn't novel.
Justin Fields on kickoffs? Jaylen Warren’s quote on a podcast has picked up some steam after he suggested that special teams coach Danny Smith said they could use Fields on kickoffs, even though that seems unlikely.
Earlier this week, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren revealed that the team is considering having new quarterback Justin Fields serve as a kick returner.
This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers made two big moves. First, they acquired the nine-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson, followed by the exit of Kenny Pickett.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning down the fifth-year option of quarterback Justin Fields, it was announced on Thursday. Adam Schefter of ESPN had previously reported they were not going to do that.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have not messed around during the 2024 NFL offseason. One of the biggest storylines throughout the league was General Manager Omar Khan's willingness to completely revamp the organization's quarterback room.
Dec 31, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports Earlier this spring, the Chicago Bears made the decision to move on from QB Justin Fields, trading him to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Justin Fields to be their backup quarterback, but Chicago’s former first-round pick could see the field in more unique ways.
The Pittsburgh Steelers swung a trade for Justin Fields earlier this offseason, but they signed Russell Wilson in free agency before acquiring Fields. That means Fields will be entering 2024 as the Steelers’ backup quarterback, and he will likely stay as QB2 on the depth chart barring an injury or poor performance by Wilson.
Is quarterback Justin Fields in the mix for returning kicks with the Pittsburgh Steelers? Special teams coordinator Danny Smith has considered the unorthodox move, Steelers running back Jaylen Warren recently told teammate Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast.
The Pittsburgh Steelers already had Russell Wilson on their roster when they traded a conditional sixth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for quarterback Justin Fields.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have undergone some major changes on offense this offseason. They have a new offensive coordinator in former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, who is going to set the tone with a strong running game.
In a podcast appearance with teammate and Steelers DL Cameron Heyward, Steelers RB Jaylen Warren revealed that ST coordinator Danny Smith broached the idea of employing QB Justin Fields as a kickoff returner under the new rules. “Our special teams coordinator was talking about Justin Fields being back there.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had veteran quarterback Russell Wilson penciled in as their QB1 when they traded for Justin Fields; however, the team evidently had more things in mind than quarterback for the former Chicago Bears first-round pick.
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Justin Fields this offseason with hopes that the 25-year-old can eventually be the team's next franchise quarterback. But according to one of his teammates, that's not the only role that has been considered for the QB.
Justin Fields had a rough tenure with the Chicago Bears but even they never considered using him on special teams.
How did the NFL Draft benefit the Steelers' new signal-caller?
The Steelers acquired Fields from the Chicago Bears for a conditional 2025 sixth-round draft pick earlier this offseason.
The Steelers have no plans to commit to Justin Fields beyond 2025.
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