The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the offseason with a clear priority: solidifying their quarterback situation. While other roster upgrades are necessary, finding the right signal-caller before the 2025 season remains the team’s most pressing concern. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are both in the mix, but Fields appears to be the more affordable and promising long-term option.

Many expect Fields to return while Wilson will likely walk in free agency but fresh insight emerged on Wednesday morning regarding the ongoing quarterback debate. NFL insider Aditi Kinkhabwala appeared on 93.7 The Fan to share what she’s heard about Wilson’s future in Pittsburgh beyond 2024. Kinkhabwala revealed that, according to every source she has with close ties to the Steelers, Wilson is not expected to be part of the team in 2025.

The biggest concern with Wilson is his age—at 36, many Steelers fans were already hesitant about his long-term viability. Even more concerning was his performance as the starting quarterback, which left many underwhelmed despite him earning just over $1 million in 2024. That bargain salary was only possible because the Denver Broncos were still footing most of the bill, a clear indication of how little they valued him—going so far as to pay millions just to get him off their roster.

Steelers Appear To Be Ready To Move On From Russell Wilson

For every jaw-dropping highlight, there’s an equally frustrating mistake, leaving doubts about whether he can truly thrive as an NFL quarterback. Still, Steelers fans are eager to find out, and at his price point, bringing Fields back seems like a logical move. All signs are now pointing toward Pittsburgh moving on from Wilson and handing the reins to Fields. Of course, speculation surrounding potential alternatives like Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford will continue until the Steelers make their final decision.