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Steelers Insiders Revisit 2024 Benching After Justin Fields’ Jets Debut

Reports say some in Pittsburgh are saying “told ya so” after Fields logged two rushing touchdowns plus a passing score against his former team.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields works out prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sept. 7, 2025.

Overview

  • Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports multiple people inside the Steelers organization privately said “told ya so” after watching Fields in Week 1.
  • Fields went 16-of-22 for 218 yards with one touchdown, added 48 rushing yards and two scores, took one sack, and committed no turnovers in a 34-32 Jets loss to Pittsburgh.
  • He began the 2024 season as Pittsburgh’s starter, going 4-2 before Mike Tomlin returned to Russell Wilson once healthy despite internal support for Fields.
  • After the season, the Steelers did not retain either quarterback, with Wilson joining the Giants and Fields signing with the Jets.
  • Aaron Rodgers, now starting for Pittsburgh, threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns in the win, reinforcing positive takeaways for the Steelers offense.