PITTSBUGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have two starting quarterbacks this season, but with both being free agents next year, the future of the position is still unknown. While signing Russell Wilson or Justin Fields isn’t out of the question, one NFL Draft expert believes Pittsburgh is going in a different direction.

ESPN’s Matt Miller sees the Steelers getting closer to that 32nd pick this season, but not close enough. Then, with the 28th choice of 2025 NFL Draftthey decide to go in a different direction at quarterback, bringing in Alabama star Jalen Milroe with their first-round pick.

“The Steelers’ future at quarterback is a big question heading into the offseason, as Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are both expected to become free agents. Either could return, but the Steelers might be looking for a longer-term option. Milroe has a combination of Wilson’s arm strength and mobility and Fields’ running ability. He’s still a bit raw as a prospect, but he’s thrown. 15 touchdown passes and Rushed for 17 more scores this season Milroe just needs to improve his touch as a passer, but scouts I spoke with said he has the most upside of any quarterback. draft-eligible class And if the Steelers re-sign Wilson, Milroe could sit, learn and develop further. Miller writes.

The Steelers used a first-round pick on Kenny Pickett after Ben Roethlisberger retired, but after two years they decided to tap Wilson. Once Pickett didn’t like the idea, they traded him to Philadelphia and acquired Fields.

If Wilson returns, the Steelers can still prepare for the future with a name like Milroe. A young passer with a lot of potential and coming from Alabama, Pittsburgh would add another game-winner and not have to rush him into the starting lineup.

Just like they wanted to do with Pickett and Wilson, they could do with Milroe and Wilson. That is, if they don’t want to add other parts of their team first.

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