Steelers owner Art Rooney II has broken the silence on the team's quarterback situation, hinting why Justin Fields might have a shot to stay in Pittsburgh. Art Rooney II must make a very important decision together with head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a decision to make regarding the futures of quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields ahead of free agency.

Steelers president Art Rooney II said that finding a quarterback will be the team's priority this offseason. Rooney, during his annual meeting with reporters, added that his "preference" would be to either sign Russell Wilson or Justin Fields to new deals.

Some fans and local media personalities believe the Steelers should look for an upgrade at the position this offseason, but team owner and president Art Rooney II revealed on Monday that he wants to keep either Wilson or Fields in the club's quarterback room for another campaign.

Rooney said on Monday that he believes in both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and would prefer to sign one of the two passers

For the second straight offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have major quarterback questions. Last year, the team completely revamped its quarterback room in search of answers behind center. But that’s not what Steelers owner Art Rooney II would prefer the team do again.

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said his "preference" is to sign either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, but it's "unlikely" the team brings back both quarterbacks.

Fields' age might make him more appealing to other teams. Meanwhile, the Steelers have six other starters set to hit the market.