Justin Fields has eyes on Steelers' starting quarterback job: 'Russ knows that'

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Justin Fields doesn't care what the depth chart might say for the Pittsburgh Steelers — he wants to start Week 1. 

When Fields was traded to the Steelers back in March, he was relieved that the Chicago Bears gave him another opportunity elsewhere, considering all signs pointed to what they did in the 2024 NFL Draft: Take quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall. 

But Fields joined a quarterbacks room in the Steel City that added Russell Wilson, a Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro Bowler, and he's the expected starter heading into training camp. 

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Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (David Berding/Getty Images)

However, it's not the way Fields views the situation. He wants to start, and he's competing with Wilson for that role — something he says his competition knows.

"I’m definitely competing," Fields, who is entering his fourth season in the league, told reporters on Tuesday. "Russ knows that. We’re competing against each other every day. 

"I definitely don’t have the mindset of me just sitting all year. I’m coming in here every day giving it all I got and pushing him to be his best, and he’s pushing me to be my best every single day."

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Now, this isn't Fields trying to drive a wedge between him and Wilson, but rather proving that he isn't content being a backup. His coaches may put him in that position after training camp, but any player knows competition