Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 28-14 wild-card playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens, key players have expressed concerns about the team’s direction. All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt emphasized the need for introspection, stating, “Tough conversations need to be had. We can’t keep doing the same thing and expect different results.”
Quarterback Russell Wilson, who joined the Steelers on a one-year deal after leaving the Denver Broncos, expressed his desire to remain with the team despite the disappointing season. He remarked, “I love it here… I think we have a great football team. Obviously, it didn’t end the way we wanted it to, and I think there’s a lot more to do.”
The Steelers concluded the season on a five-game losing streak, extending their playoff victory drought under head coach Mike Tomlin to eight years, with the last postseason win occurring in January 2017.
As the offseason begins, the organization faces critical decisions, including the potential re-signing of Wilson and backup quarterback Justin Fields, both set to become free agents. Watt’s call for “tough conversations” suggests that significant evaluations and changes may be on the horizon for the Steelers.
