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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, right, talks with his defensive coordinator Teryl Austin as they watch defensive line drills at Alabama's NFL football pro day, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Steelers don’t have a QB of the future. Finding one in the 2025 NFL draft is far from a sure thing

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of questions as they prepare for the NFL draft. The Steelers, who have the 21st overall pick, don’t have a long-term answer at quarterback.

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is interviewed at the NFL football annual meetings Monday, March 31, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jets kick off 1st NFL draft for Mougey and Glenn with plenty of needs to address on revamped roster

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields attends an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, file)

Jets’ Fields says his confidence has never wavered, used Steelers benching to change his perspective

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Steelers owner Art Rooney II sees ‘positive signs’ that Aaron Rodgers will join the team

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is interviewed at the NFL football annual meetings Monday, March 31, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is talking to Aaron Rodgers, but he’s comfortable starting Mason Rudolph

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Worst-to-first Texans provide hope for the 18 NFL teams that didn’t make the playoffs this season

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, left, talks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, right, after an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Bears to keep Eberflus as coach, fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, other assistants

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) is stopped by Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52), linebacker Quay Walker (7) and defensive end Karl Brooks (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Defense’s resurgence plays major role in getting Packers into postseason

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 17-9. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

With top pick in the draft and big questions about franchise’s future, Bears are on the clock

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) heads off the field following an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 17-9. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Fields faces offseason of uncertainty as Bears debate whether to take a QB with No. 1 overall pick

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) waves to fans at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 21-14. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Josh Allen, Bills rally past Dolphins 21-14, win 4th straight AFC East title

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Packers chasing postseason berth as they attempt to beat Bears for 10th straight time

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Packers can earn spot in playoffs if they continue their recent domination of Bears

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Justin Fields and Bears hope to finish strong by keeping Packers out of the playoffs

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus, left, talks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, right, after an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Justin Fields, DJ Moore lead way as Bears deal Falcons’ hopes a big blow with 37-17 romp

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Falcons visit Bears with little wiggle room if they’re going to make playoffs

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads too the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Falcons know they have little room for error with slim playoff hopes heading into matchup with Bears

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields scores past Arizona Cardinals defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Eberflus hopes to see more big passing plays in Bears’ final 2 games

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Slow day for wide receivers as the Bears beat the Cardinals 27-16

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Justin Fields throws for a TD, runs for another score, leading the Bears past Cardinals 27-16

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Bears’ focus shifts from long-shot playoff run to picking themselves up when they host Cardinals

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Chicago Bears offensive inconsistency leads to questions about offensive coordinator Luke Getsy

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Bears are reeling after blowing another double-digit lead in loss at Cleveland

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) sit on the field after an incomplete pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Bears can’t corral Hail Mary on final play, blow fourth-quarter lead in loss to Browns

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) scores a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

James Cook, Bills dominate on ground, end Cowboys’ five-game win streak with 31-10 victory

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) looks to pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Joe Flacco passes for 374 yards, rallies banged-up Browns to 20-17 win over Bears

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, assists Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields to his feet after he was sacked during an NFL football game, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. Fields is hoping this visit to Cleveland goes better than his previous one. Chicago's quarterback was sacked nine times in his first start against the Browns in 2021. Fields has endured major criticism this season, but he's played better of late, and the Bears have won three of four. The Browns are in the thick of the AFC playoff race despite a tidal wave of injuries to key players. (AP Photo/David Richard, file)

Browns’ Garrett is set to chase Bears’ Fields at site of the quarterback’s rough NFL debut

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Myles Garrett and banged-up Browns host Justin Fields, improved Bears with focus on AFC playoff spot

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the end zone for a touchdown as head coach Matt Eberflus watches along the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears QB Justin Fields prepared for physical day against Browns defense

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the end zone for a touchdown as head coach Matt Eberflus watches along the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bears showing progress with back-to-back wins after beating NFC North-leading Detroit

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) and defensive end John Cominsky (79) sack Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Aidan Hutchinson makes a pair of glaring mistakes as the Lions’ defense struggles again