
The supposition in Cleveland is that the Browns will take a quarterback at No. 2 overall, with Mary Kay Cabot calling it "likely" in a column about the Myles Garrett trade demand yesterday. The Browns enter the offseason $30 million over the cap per OverTheCap and that's before they potentially deal with a Garrett trade demand that could add to their dead money. If the Falcons were to release Cousins, he'd be a candidate to do a Russell Wilson-esque small deal with the Browns where most of his income is still being paid by Atlanta. The dots connecting former Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski to former Vikings quarterback Cousins feel real.
Fields started six games for the Steelers this season, leading the team to a 4-2 record while throwing for 1,106-5-1 in those starts and adding another 55-231-5 on the ground. Despite playing what was arguably the best football of his career, the Steelers' commitments to Russell Wilson resulted in Fields being benched by Week 7. He would not start another game during the 2024 campaign. Despite this, it would appear the league took notice of Fields' growth in his first season away from the Bears, as he's expected to have a decent market when free agency opens up next month. While there's still a chance he returns to the Steelers, it sounds like they could face some stiff competition for Fields' services next season. It also wouldn't be surprising if the team's decision to bench him impacts where Fields plays next season. Wherever he lands, it's unlikely Fields secures a long-term deal this offseason, but the opportunity to start another full season could lead to him earning a sizable payday next offseason if he makes the most of things.
As the countdown to free agency continues, the Steelers are still weighing their quarterback options. An external addition should not be expected, but maintaining a Russell Wilson–Justin Fields tandem for 2025 would also be a surprise. Owner Art Rooney II recently noted Pittsburgh will likely re-sign only one of Wilson or Fields this offseason while aiming to achieve […]
Wilson's time in Pittsburgh has apparently run its course
Wilson is set for free agency in March.