Justin Fields has decided to enter free agency for the first time in his career. The former first-round pick will be eligible to hear offers from other teams starting on Monday after Fields did not re-sign with the Steelers prior to the start of the league's legal tampering period.

Other teams have interest in Fields, too, Rapoport adds. This will drive up the Steeler backup’s price and test the AFC North team’s resolve. As the Steelers have been primarily connected to only Fields and Wilson, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac reports the team has not dismissed pursuing an outside free agent to solve its QB issue.

Justin Fields is one of the quarterbacks set to become a free agent this offseason, and a favorite may have emerged for him. The Pittsburgh Steelers are

Justin Fields will reportedly negotiate with opposing teams in free agency before making a decision regarding a return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Fields has discussed a reunion with the Steelers and both sides "have been open to it.

In the week leading up to the NFL free agency period, there was a growing sentiment that the Pittsburgh Steelers were prioritizing re-signing either quarterback Justin Fields or Russell Wilson prior to free agency — both of whom are set to become free agents at the start of the new league year.

Justin Fields' future in Pittsburgh is taking a dramatic turn. With free agency looming, the young quarterback has reportedly made a bold decision that could shake up the Steelers' plans, and possibly the entire NFL quarterback market.