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Justin Fields Shuts Down Steelers Kick Return Rumors

The quarterback clarifies his role and focuses on competing for the starting position after trade from Chicago Bears.

Overview

  • Justin Fields clarified that he won't be returning kicks for the Steelers, dismissing the idea as a joke.
  • The kick return rumor started from a podcast comment by teammate Jaylen Warren, which was taken out of context.
  • Fields emphasized his focus on competing for the starting quarterback position against Russell Wilson.
  • The Steelers acquired Fields from the Chicago Bears in March, and he aims to make a strong impact in Pittsburgh.
  • Fields found the social media reaction to the kick return idea amusing, highlighting the misunderstanding.