The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly not expected to pick up quarterback Justin Fields’ $25 million fifth-year option. A first-round draft pick in 2021, Fields was traded to the Steelers by the Chicago Bears last month for a conditional sixth-round pick.
By not picking up Fields’ fifth-year option, the Steelers have a quarterback room where their top two players are playing out the final year of their contracts. Prior to trading for Fields, the Steelers also signed Russell Wilson to a one-year deal for the league minimum.
According to coach Mike Tomlin, Wilson is expected to start offseason workouts in “pole position” in the quarterback room, but Fields will be given a chance to compete when appropriate. Though the Steelers aren’t expected to pick up Fields’ option, they still have one more decision to make, on running back Najee Harris.
Selected 24th overall in 2021, Harris’ fifth-year option comes with a nearly $7 million price tag. General manager Omar Khan said Monday that he expects to make the decision on Harris next week prior to the May 2 deadline.
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