Steelers decline 5th-year option on QB Justin Fields' contract, making him a backup to Russell Wilson.

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly will not exercise the fifth-year option on QB Justin Fields' rookie contract, which would have paid him $25.7M fully guaranteed next year. With the option deadline approaching, the Steelers are expected to decline the offer. Fields, who has a base salary of $1.6 million for the 2024 season, is expected to serve as a backup to Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh.

April 24, 2024
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