What likely attracted the Jets to Fields was his play in 2024 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Fields was eventually pulled in favor of veteran Russell Wilson last season when the veteran was healthy. That didn't make sense to everyone since Fields had a 4-2 record during his spell as the starter.

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Aaron Rodgers to the Steel City? It’s shaping up to be a very real possibility as the Steelers are in discussions with the ex-Jets quarterback, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Monday afternoon. The swift turn of events unfolded “when it became apparent” that Justin Fields — who primarily backed up Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh last season — “wanted to test his value in the free-agent market.