Former Steelers QB likely to be released after 2025 struggles

The grass isn't always greener, as former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields may soon learn the hard way following his disappointing 2025 season with the New York Jets.

According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, the Jets are looking to release Fields this upcoming offseason after he failed to live up to expectations in nine starts.

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“Quarterback Justin Fields, essentially demoted to third string before being placed on injured reserve, is likely to be released,” Cimini wrote. “He's due to make $20 million, including $10 million guaranteed, next season. The decision goes beyond money; Fields wasn't a good fit. Maybe they can drum up some trade interest, but only if they agree to eat most of his guarantee. He will leave behind $22 million in dead cap, which can be spread over two years.”

Despite leading the Steelers to a solid 4-2 record to start the 2024 season, Fields struggled to make the same impact with a subpar Jets roster, going 2-7 as the starting quarterback in New York and ultimately being benched not once, but twice midseason.

With uncertainty surrounding the future of Aaron Rodgers, a Pittsburgh reunion with Fields wouldn't be the worst move to make if the Jets decide to pull the plug on the fifth-year quarterback.

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