Steelers quarterback Justin Fields may return kicks, teammate says

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Justin Fields is the prototypical dual-threat quarterback, but apparently, the Pittsburgh Steelers want to add a third weapon to his arsenal.

The Steelers acquired Fields from the Chicago Bears earlier in the offseason after they had the No. 1 pick, which they used to select USC quarterback Caleb Williams.

The move was a stunner, though, as Pittsburgh had signed nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal the week prior.

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Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears takes off running against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Jan. 7, 2024, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (John Fisher/Getty Images)

Upon trading for Fields, the Steelers were quick to say he would back up Wilson – although that has come with much speculation.

But no matter the case, the Steelers are supposedly trying to use him any way they can.

Steelers running back Jaylen Warren said the team is considering using Fields as a kick returner.

"Our special teams [Danny Smith] coordinator was talking about Justin Fields being back there. We're like, 'Hold up, hold up.' We looked at him like, 'Justin Fields is about to be back there?' I don't know. I think it's cool," Warren said on his teammate Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast.

The new kickoff rules state that players aren't allowed to move until the ball is touched by a player or it hits the ground, so apparently, the Steelers think Fields' running ability is useful with the new rules.

Justin Fields of the Bears runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field on Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

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