Jets Sign Justin Fields Two-Year $40M Deal Amid Steelers Interest

Justin Fields has become the New York Jets' starting quarterback after signing a two-year, $40 million contract, marking a significant offseason change as the Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers. Despite Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly showing interest in Fields and offering a contract, NFL insider Peter Schrager suggests that if the Steelers truly wanted Fields, they would have matched or exceeded the Jets' offer, especially since Pittsburgh did not guarantee money in the second year. Fields, now on his third NFL team in five years, faces skepticism due to persistent accuracy issues and a tendency to hold the ball too long, which some analysts believe could lead to another challenging season for the Jets' offense. However, Jets coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey have expressed strong confidence in Fields, emphasizing their commitment by not drafting a quarterback in the 2025 draft and surrounding him with skill players and a solid offensive line. Fields himself has maintained a consistent work ethic and quiet confidence, signaling readiness to seize this opportunity for a career revival. While his past performance has been mixed, the Jets are hopeful Fields can fulfill his potential and become a franchise quarterback.