According to Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren, Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith has considered using Justin Fields as a kick returner during the 2024 season. On Pro Football Talk Live today, Mike Florio said he believes it’s more than just Smith who’s considering the move, as he thinks that people higher-up in the organization want Fields to return kicks.
“It doesn’t surprise me. And it doesn’t surprise me because I think people higher up on the ladder than the special teams coordinator have been talking about Justin Fields returning kicks for the Steelers. And the idea of Justin Fields and Cordarrelle Patterson back there together, that’s taking full advantage of the new kickoff formation,” Florio said.