Fields wants a real chance to start.

The Pittsburgh Steelers got tremendous production from Justin Fields in 2024. In six starts to begin the year, the former first-round pick of the Bears had 10 total touchdowns to just one interception and led Pittsburgh to a 4-2 record in that span.

Mike Tomlin, though, still benched Fields for Russell Wilson, which made many questioning what Tomlin was thinking. And while Wilson had a great span of games, the end of the season losing streak had some saying it was time to put Fields back in as Wilson struggled in the final month. Fields and Wilson are both set to be free agents next month. And while the Steelers could bring back the 25 year-old, they may only be able to do so under certain circumstances. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Fields would be open to remaining in Pittsburgh if there is a path for him to be the starter.

“Both sides, Fields and the Steelers, are certainly open to a potential reunion,” Fowler said on SportsCenter. “Fields wants a realistic shot to start. He wants a clear path to be the guy for a full season, which he was not last year.”

Fields is one of the options that makes the most sense for the Steelers. His age, combined with his talent and success last year, as well as the scheme fit under Arthur Smith make him a more sensible signing compared to someone like Aaron Rodgers or Wilson.