The Justin Fields trade is a hot topic in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a game-changer in Justin Fields, settling their quarterback uncertainties once and for all. Steelers fans are buzzing as Fields joins their team. But what’s catching the most attention?

According to the former NFL punter, discussing the Steelers’ latest acquisition, the perspective of bringing in Justin Fields has a whole new narrative supporting it behind the scenes. He quoted a statistical comparison between Fields and another prominent Quarterback of the league, saying, “These stats being presented down to Pittsburgh Steelers fans that he’s basically Lamar Jackson.”

This was when he brought on screen a side-by-side comparison of Lamar Jackson and Justin Fields’ last 20 games statistics, indicating the incredible but less-noticed performance of the 25-year-old. The analyst started by remarking about the dropbacks where Lamar Jackson stood at 663 and Fields was not too far off at 668.

Matters began to get further interesting when the comparison switched to their completion rate and yards covered for attempt, “Completion Percentage- Jackson 66%, Fields 62%; Yards for attempt: Lamar Jackson 7.8, Justin Fields 6.8.” Expanding on the same, McAfee highlighted Fields’ rushing prowess, stating, “Justin Fields 1376 rush yards… almost 1400 yards.” To put the same into perspective, he iterated how Lamar is known for his rushing abilities and even his rushing yards are just above a thousand at 1032, while Fields has overcome him in this mobility comparison here.

He underscored Fields’ potential impact, saying, “Justin Fields has a lot of upside… Steelers fans are celebrating their asses off.” McAfee delved deeper into the comparison, emphasizing Fields’ capabilities. These statistics reflect Fields’ versatility and potential impact in Pittsburgh. Fields’ arrival in Pittsburgh marks a significant moment for the Steelers, who have been seeking stability in their quarterback position since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement.

With the young and dynamic Justin joining the roster, the Steelers aim to solidify their offense and compete at the highest level. As Steelers fans rejoice over Fields’ acquisition, the stage is set for a new era in Pittsburgh football. With the former Bears’ QB and veteran Russell Wilson in the fold, the Steelers are poised for an exciting season ahead.

How much are the Steelers paying Justin Fields compared to Russell Wilson?

The recent trade of Fields to the Steelers has relieved their quarterback dilemma. The Steelers acquired the 25-year-old in exchange for a conditional 2025 sixth-round draft pick, with the pick potentially rising to a fourth-round selection based on Fields’ playing time. While Fields won’t immediately assume the starting role, he adds depth to the Steelers’ quarterback lineup, backing up the recently signed Wilson.

Wilson’s arrival in Pittsburgh came after the Broncos released him, with the Steelers securing him on a one-year contract at the veteran’s minimum salary of $1.21 million. McAfee, commenting on the acquisition, compared Fields and Wilson in terms of their recent performances as per research data released by NFL researcher Dante Koplowitz. McAfee highlighted stats indicating that both quarterbacks have faced challenges in recent games, with Wilson sporting a 17-27 record since 2021, while Fields stands at 10-28 during the same period.

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Despite these numbers, McAfee emphasized the upside Fields brings, particularly in terms of rushing yards and touchdowns. Fields’ impressive rushing stats, including nearly 1,400 yards and nine touchdowns, suggest his potential as a dual-threat quarterback

Fields, entering his fourth NFL season, remains on his rookie contract, earning $3.2 million. With both Fields and Wilson on board, the Steelers boast a combined quarterback salary of less than $4.5 million for the 2024 season, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, which is impressive, to say the least.

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Furthermore, the Steelers can exercise Fields’ fifth-year option, which would see his cap rise to $25.66 million, as per Spotrac. Despite giving up only a conditional sixth-round pick for Fields, the Steelers appear poised for a long-term commitment to the young quarterback, potentially grooming him for the starting role after Wilson’s tenure.

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