Report: Steelers won't pick up QB Justin Fields' option

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are passing on a team option for the 2025 season in quarterback Justin Fields' contract, ESPN reported Thursday.

The option would have guaranteed the 2021 NFL Draft No. 11 overall pick a $25.7 million salary in 2025.

Fields, acquired from the Chicago Bears in a trade last month, has a base salary of $1.6 million for the 2024 season.

Fields, 25, is expec