With Art Rooney II confirming his stance on Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, the Steelers HC Mike Tomlin was in dilemma over who does he wants to see under center in Pittsburgh. But this was also over after the Steelers beat reporter Mark Kaboly confirmed that Rooney has made his pick between Wilson and Justin Fields. “I heard that maybe Art is in favor of Russ than maybe the rest. Now who has the last call on this? I don’t know. But I think they made it crystal clear, at least Art did, to me, and I do believe him on this one,” Kaboly said while speaking on 93.7 The Fan. But will Russell Wilson be enough for the Steelers? And for how long, given his best days are way past him now? Well, Tomlin certainly is aware and is already taking the right steps for a permanent solution for a QB-desperate Steelers.

Something’s up in Pittsburgh! The Steelers, a team known for keeping it steady, suddenly feel like they’re on the verge of making a bold move. And with the NFL Draft creeping up, Tomlin isn’t just scouting QBs—he is looking for a long-term solution. If reports are to be believed, Tomlin has his eyes set on a No. 1 overall recruit from the 2017 high school class.

6-foot-2 tall. Solid frame. Modest arm. Quinn Ewers is a superstar quarterback in the making. After his three successful years with the Texas Longhorns, Ewers declared himself for the 2025 NFL draft on January 15. Already established himself as one of the most intriguing QB prospects, Ewers is a talent whom everyone wants to see on their roster. And knowing what the 21-year-old will bring to the table, Tomlin has never dismissed the idea of selecting Ewers as his QB. And the recent developments have only stamped the Steelers’ chances to land Ewers.

During the ongoing NFL scouting combine, Tomlin already had his target set. When interviewing Ewers, the Steelers HC was not grilling him on playbooks or blitz reads. Instead, the conversation took a totally different turn. “It was great, it was great,” Ewers told CBS Sports HQ. “Talked to Coach Tomlin and just got to know him a little bit and him getting to know me.” And the biggest plot twist? Mike Tomlin was out here asking about his GPA. “He wanted to know what my final GPA was. It was around a 3.3, 3.4ish. He just wrote it down in his notebook.”

Meanwhile, other teams had Ewers at the whiteboard breaking down plays, proving he’s got the football IQ to handle an NFL offense. But the Steelers? They skipped that part entirely. “They didn’t put me on the board to draw up plays, which was really different,” Ewers said. Only one other team did the same, which kinda makes you wonder—what’s Tomlin really cooking here?

And let’s talk about Pittsburgh’s QB situation real quick. Russell Wilson’s future? Shaky. Justin Fields? Also up in the air. Now, the idea of throwing a rookie into the mix doesn’t seem so far-fetched. Plus, this wasn’t just a one-time conversation—Tomlin’s already confirmed the Steelers will be at Ewers’ Pro Day. “I know they’re going to be at the Pro Day for me. I’m sure we’ll have conversations after,” Ewers said.

So, what’s the move? Is Tomlin setting up for a QB switch-up, or is he just keeping his options open? Either way, Mike Tomlin doesn’t make moves just for fun. Whatever happens next, it’s about to be real interesting in Pittsburgh.

Russell Wilson’s future? Looking shakier than a rookie in the 4th quarter

Russell Wilson is officially in NFL limbo, and the clock is ticking. First, the Broncos hit him with the coldest breakup ever, and now the Steelers might do the same. He’s just out here waiting for a team to slide in with a real offer. The Raiders are lurking, with Adam Schefter dropping names like Wilson, Justin Fields, and Sam Darnold as possible fits. But let’s be honest—Wilson’s stock isn’t exactly soaring. A few years ago, teams would’ve been throwing bags at him. Now? He’s just another name on a list, hoping someone still sees that Super Bowl shine under all the Denver drama.

This is Wilson’s last big shot to prove he’s still QB1 material. But the vibes? Not great. The Raiders could take a chance, even the Giants are in need of a vet QB. But they’ve also got younger options and the draft staring them right in the face. If they pass, Wilson’s next move might be… well, there might not be one. He could end up on a backup deal, or worse—just waiting for someone’s starter to go down. That’s a long fall from ‘Let Russ Cook’ to ‘Let Russ Hold a Clipboard.’

Meanwhile, over with the Rams, one of the biggest QB rumors just got shut all the way down. After weeks of ‘Will he stay or will he go?‘ talk, the Rams made it clear—”Matthew Stafford is here to stay”. That whole ‘Stafford to Raiders‘ or ‘Stafford to Giants‘ storyline? Dead on arrival. The 37-year-old put up a solid 3,762 yards, 20 TDs, and 8 picks last season, and the Rams clearly still see him as their guy. They restructured his deal, locked him in, and told the rest of the league, ‘Yeah, we’re good over here.’

And just like that, the QB market went off the rails. The Giants, Raiders, and every other team eyeing Stafford just lost their best veteran option, which means it’s panic time. Do they take a flyer on Wilson? Roll the dice on Fields? Draft a rookie and pray? One thing’s for sure—Wilson’s chances of landing a prime-time gig are shrinking fast. If Vegas decides to pass, he might be spending 2025 on the sidelines, watching someone else take the snaps he used to own.