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.
In a bold statement, Patriots legend Julian Edelman took a direct shot at Mike Tomlin following the Steelers' elimination from the playoffs.
It's the 10th Pro Bowl appearance for Russell Wilson, who will replace injured Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Rooney said on Monday that he believes in both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and would prefer to sign one of the two passers
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. Rooney addressed Pittsburgh's quarterback situation and reiterated his support of head coach Mike Tomlin during his end-of-season news conference.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are keeping head coach Mike Tomlin, and by the sound of owner Art Rooney II, he's not going anywhere anytime soon.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II said his "preference" is to sign either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, but it's "unlikely" the team brings back both quarterbacks.
Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he prefers to bring back Russell Wilson or Justin Fields at quarterback next season.
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The Steelers revamped their quarterback room by signing Wilson, acquiring Fields, and trading away Kenny Pickett last offseason. With Wilson on a one-year deal and Fields in the final year of his rookie contract, both are now set to become free agents.
Mike Tomlin started the 2024 season the way he ended the 2023 season and every season before that as Steelers head coach: By making obscenely suboptimal fourth down decisions.