Roethlisberger Confirms Jets Contact for Retirement Return

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger expressed a desire for the team to consider Justin Fields as their quarterback for the future, citing Fields' potential after gaining experience in a second year of the offense. Roethlisberger believes Fields' mobility could provide an advantage over Russell Wilson, the other candidate being evaluated by the Steelers. Additionally, Roethlisberger revealed that he was approached about coming out of retirement to replace Aaron Rodgers after his Achilles injury in 2023, but he declined, stating he was content with his retirement. The New York Jets, who initially considered Roethlisberger, are now looking to move on from Rodgers and potentially draft a new quarterback. As the Steelers assess their options, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggested that Fields currently has an edge over Wilson in the team's quarterback considerations for 2025. Overall, Roethlisberger's insights reflect ongoing discussions about quarterback transitions in both Pittsburgh and New York.