ESPN's Jeremy Fowler has also reported that Wilson is open to a return. However, just about everything else we have heard outside of Schefter's report indicates the Steelers are unlikely to bring Wilson back and are leaning towards re-signing Justin Fields to start for them in 2025.

The perception exists that "there’s definitely split opinion on" Wilson within the Steelers after his working relationship with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith reportedly deteriorated amid Pittsburgh's five-game losing streak that lasted through a wild-card playoff defeat at the Baltimore Ravens.