Steelers owner puts Russell Wilson on notice after early playoff exit

Last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers brought in quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields for the 2024 season. Both are set to become free agents this offseason if the Steelers do not re-sign them.

The Steelers did make the postseason this year and Wilson started 11 games while Fields started in six. As the Steelers prepare for next season, it seems like they will explore other options at quarterback this offseason.

Steelers owner Art Rooney II spoke on Monday about the Steelers' QB situation and said that the team will be looking in the draft for a quarterback.

Rooney II said:

"Obviously we'll be looking in the draft as well. We've got a whole quarterback room to fill and so there's jobs open in there and so I wouldn't be surprised if we look in the draft as well either this year or next."

It is interesting to note that Rooney II also said that they have a whole quarterback room to fill, suggesting they could be looking to replace both Fields and Wilson.

At the same time, the Steelers could end up keeping Wilson and Fields. The owner also mentioned a preference to sign one of the two.

Moreover, the Steelers could use their first-round pick (No. 21) or try to trade up higher for a better shot of landing a first-round talent quarterback.

Could Russell Wilson end up in Las Vegas with the Raiders?

Russell Wilson during AFC wild-card round: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens - Source: Getty

Could Russell Wilson end up on his third different team in as many years? There's a good possibility it could happen.

Wilson played solid for Pittsburgh in his lone season with the black-and-gold. He completed 63.7 percent of his passes last season for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions.

The Steelers don't sound committed to him for next season, so there's a chance he will be on a third team in the last three seasons.

One possibility if Wilson tests free agency, is the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders are one of a handful of QB-needy teams.

The Raiders hired former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll as their coach this offseason. Carroll and Wilson have had a ton of success together during their time in Seattle, most notably winning Super Bowl 48.

Where do you think Russell Wilson will sign if he becomes a free agent this offseason?