Justin Fields left the Pittsburgh Steelers quickly on the first day of the legal tampering period. His two-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed is almost certain to make Fields the starting quarterback for the new regime of the New York Jets.

Leading up to the start of the legal tampering period in the NFL, it was clear the battle for quarterback Justin Fields was going to be between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, both of whom offered an opportunity to start in 2025 and potentially beyond.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the New York Jets last week in