"I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy provider. These claims are simply not true."

Those are the words of Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker in an exclusive statement to OutKick, his first public comments to the media since the initial accusations. 

Since January, a total of 16 massage therapists have accused Tucker of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior during sessions from 2012 to 2016 at eight spas in and around Baltimore. Initially, six accusers were included in a report from the Baltimore-area publication The Banner on January 30. 

NFL investigators were in Baltimore last week speaking to some of the accusers, ESPN reports. The Ravens could not be reached for comment for this story, but earlier this week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, general manager Eric DeCosta called the allegations "serious and concerning."

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Tucker and his legal counsel, led by Joe Terry of Williams & Connolly's First Amendment practice group, deny all allegations and say they are determined to clear Tucker's name.

"Throughout the last four weeks, I have spent countless hours replaying every interaction I have had with bodywork professionals over the last thirteen years," Tucker told OutKick. "I can assure whoever is reading this that I have never intended to disrespect anyone, cross any boundary, or make anyone feel uncomfortable in any way whatsoever." 

"It devastates me to know that anyone I have worked with would not have felt respected and valued as a professional, but more importantly as a person, and to anyone who has felt otherwise, I am sorry," Tucker said in his statement, the full text of which can be found below. "I want you to know I am committed to ensuring that everyone I interact with continues to feel that I respect them and care about them as a human being."

Tucker said he began outside massage therapy in 2012 during his rookie season in Baltimore. He said at the time that the Ravens did not provide the services. After years of visiting local spas for his treatments, Tucker says he signed up for in-house massage therapy from RPMotion Therapy, LLC, in the summer of 2016 after buying a home in the suburbs of Baltimore. He and his wife, Amanda, had previously lived in the city in a condo at Ritz-Carlton Residences – where a therapist recently accused him of "exposing himself" during a massage session in 2013.

"G. gave Tucker two massages at the Ritz-Carlton in 2013 and said he repeatedly exposed himself and that she employed an intense massaging technique hoping to make him stop. ‘It was like a game’ for him, she said, adding that he exposed himself ‘more than I could count." She ended the first massage early, she said. After the second massage, he left behind what she believed to be ejaculate. ’It wasn’t sweat. You could tell what it was,' she said," the Baltimore Banner reports.

In response, Tucker's counsel references two sworn declarations from the previous owners of the Ritz-Carlton spa, disputing the accusations levied, which Outkick obtained.

His lawyer also cited Tucker's meticulous tax documents that the kicker kept of each massage session he attended, which they say show him attending the various salons in question well after his alleged misconduct. OutKick wasn't shown these documents. 

In one specific instance, Tucker's counsel said the kicker appeared for 14 different sessions at The QG salon in downtown Baltimore after alleged misbehavior. His legal team provided an email statement from one of the accusers telling him it had been "a pleasure working with you" when he canceled his membership on January 5, 2016.

Through an attorney, the owner of QG, Craig Martin, told The Banner he was unaware of any complaints against Tucker.

Tucker and his attorney also deny claims from the salon owners of the now-closed Studio 921 and Ojas that he was banned over his alleged behavior. According to the Baltimore Banner, the owner of Apothecary was the only other spa owner of the eight to confirm hearing about a specific allegation cited against Tucker.

Per his lawyer, Tucker attended the Ojas seven times in 2014 and Studio 921 18 times from 2013 to 2015. Tucker was accused by a therapist at Studio 921, according to The Banner, of "[being] erect for most of the massage session and regularly sought to expose his genitals." 

The Banner reported that he was banned from the establishment, but Tucker's lawyers pointed out that Studio 921, which closed in 2023, posted a promotional picture of Tucker on the website Trip Advisor a year after he was allegedly banned. The post remained on the site throughout the life of the business, as seen here.

Perry told OutKick that Tucker's wife, Amanda, had recommended several of the salons to her spouse as they frequently scheduled couples' sessions. Amanda called all the allegations against her husband "false" in an exclusive statement to OutKick:

"The false allegations against Justin have caused so much hurt to our family. I believe my husband, and I love and support him fully."

When asked about the details provided by Tucker's attorneys, Michael Belsky and Catherine Dickinson, the SBWD law firm partners representing most of Tucker's accusers, provided us with the following statement:

"We do not represent the spa owners, only the affected therapists. Whether the owners acted appropriately and in protection of their respective employees when faced with complaints is a question better directed to the them."

Justin Tucker's full statement to OutKick:

From the moment I first arrived in Baltimore in 2012, I felt embraced and supported by this amazing community, which I have come to love so much. Both on and off the football field, I have strived to reciprocate that love and support through hard work and dedication to my sport.  I have sought to treat everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect, and to set the type of positive example that makes my family proud to call me a father, husband, and friend and encourages members of this community to be proud to call me one of their own.

It is with all of that in mind that the allegations against me are so shocking and heart-breaking. I maintain I did not act inappropriately at any point before, during, or after a professional bodywork treatment session, nor have I ever been told I am unwelcome at any massage therapy provider. These claims are simply not true. Throughout the last four weeks, I have spent countless hours replaying every interaction I have had with bodywork professionals over the last thirteen years. I can assure whoever is reading this that I have never intended to disrespect anyone, cross any boundary, or make anyone feel uncomfortable in any way whatsoever. It devastates me to know that anyone I have worked with would not have felt respected and valued as a professional, but more importantly as a person, and to anyone who has felt otherwise, I am sorry. I want you to know I am committed to ensuring that everyone I interact with continues to feel that I respect them and care about them as a human being.

Since I began working as a professional athlete, I came to recognize the importance of receiving consistent professional bodywork. By investing my time and resources to restorative bodywork — with licensed therapists at respected places of business and at my home — during the times where I’m most active as a football player, I have experienced considerable health and athletic performance benefits. Physical therapy and massage therapy are a large part of why I’ve been consistently healthy and available during the football season. In fact, both my wife and I continue to count so many of those professionals as our friends. I absolutely respect the massage therapy profession and more so the individuals who work as massage therapists. 

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith seemingly agreed with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stance on paying yearly property taxes.

DeSantis proposed the idea of getting rid of property taxes in the state as he talked about establishing a Department of Government Efficiency-like task force to help trim the state’s spending.

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"Just for being on your property, you’ve got to write a check to the government every year, so you’re basically paying rent to the government to live on your own property," DeSantis said, via Florida Voice News.

"There’s homestead stuff that helps protect you to a certain extent, but you’re paying more, and a lot of people can’t afford that, so I think that’s a big issue, and I know we’re going to be really looking at ways to bring people relief from that, because I think it’s been really something that’s pinching a lot of homeowners, particularly seniors on fixed incomes," he added.

Smith reacted with one emoji on X, suggesting the Republican governor was on point.

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Smith is signed with the Seahawks through the 2025 season. He has earned more than $67.4 million in his career, according to Spotrac.

DeSantis endorsed the idea earlier this month on X.

"Property taxes are local, not state. So we’d need to do a constitutional amendment (requires 60% of voters to approve) to eliminate them (which I would support) or even to reform/lower them," he wrote in a social media post.

"We should put the boldest amendment on the ballot that has a chance of getting that 60%. I agree that taxing land/property is the more oppressive and ineffective form of taxation."

Fox News’ Alex Nitzberg contributed to this report.

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Here's a look at one player from all 32 teams who could use a change of scenery for the upcoming season.

Our fantasy experts discuss which player ranked outside the top 50 they want to have on as many 2025 fantasy baseball teams as possible.

Eric Karabell serves up a list of currently injured players to keep on your radar.

It was more than a little eye-catching to see Patrick Roy, one of the NHL's greatest goalies, standing in the crease with Ilya Sorokin giving some tips.

Cian Healy, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray will all bow out at the end of the tournament as Ireland chase a third consecutive title

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The Reds sit 15 points off the Champions League places after 14 games.

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Wigan will face Warrington at the Allegiant Stadium, home of NFL franchise the Las Vegas Raiders, on Saturday.

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A 2-0 win over Newcastle, coupled with Arsenal’s draw at Nottingham Forest, opened up a 13-point lead at the top.

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With the title race fizzling out and the bottom three clubs already cut adrift, the Premier League has a problem, writes Miguel Delaney, with the seismic verdict on the Manchester City case likely to salvage some late-season drama

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Four years prior to representing the United States in the 2024 Summer Olympics, several members of that team - LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid and Bam Adebayo - took part in kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice; Stephen Curry took part in 2021, hours after the Capitol riots.

Upon doing so, there were calls that the two were disrespecting a country that they in fact did not want to be a part of. However, representing the Stars and Stripes on the biggest stage seems to say otherwise.

James and Davis' quest for a gold medal this past summer was featured in a new Netflix documentary, titled "Court of Gold," that followed the American, French, Serbian and Canadian national teams out in Paris. 

The six-part doc was released last week.

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Director Jake Rogal said he never discussed politics with any of the players, but he was certainly able to tell that they did not take representing their country for granted, despite issues they may have had with it in the past.

"I think you have pride in where you're from, even if you're not happy with how things are," Rogal said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. "I think that we're in a polarizing, tumultuous environment. And I think that no matter what, whether you like it or not, this is where you're from, and you want to put your best foot forward in representing that."

It sure seems like most American-born NBA players would prefer the league titles over gold medals, but in the moment, it sure looked hard to tell. In crunch time, especially in the semifinals and finals, anybody could easily see just how important those games were.

However, Rogal said the players find it impossible to compare the two phenomenons.

"I don't know if they compare them, because we asked a question that's similar, and the answer we got back pretty consistently was that they're two different experiences, so you can't compare them," Rogal said. "The NBA championship is a whole season, and you're building up to that, and it's your job. The Olympics are for your country, and it's a quick hit, and it's like, while it's the same sport, it's two different accomplishments … I don't think they're comparable. I think they're both special in their own right for their own reasons."

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The Olympics were a far cry from, say, the All-Star break. The closing minutes of the gold medal game, when Stephen Curry lit it up and carried the Americans to the gold, peaked at 22.7 million viewers. It was the most-watched gold medal game since 1996; however, this year's All-Star Game was the second-lowest rated since the turn of the century, with an average of just 4.7 million viewers.

The NBA festivities were trumped by the NHL's 4 Nations tournament, as over 9 million took in the USA-Canada final (although fights and political tensions certainly played roles).

Nonetheless, given the emotions of these past Olympics, Rogal does feel, though, that NBA players would be all for following the NHL's footsteps by introducing an international tournament for the All-Star break. 

"I think any time you include country, it raises the stakes. It makes things more appealing. It adds emotion right away. It adds competitiveness," said Rogal. "So, I think getting country competition in the mix at any point is smart. Whether that's at an All-Star Game or at an Olympics, I think that you would get a more competitive response if you do add country into it because it's so personal. I think it could be appealing to them."

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Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose films included what is considered one of the greatest sports movies of all time in "Hoosiers," has died at the age of 95.

Even if top QB prospects Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders don't throw at the NFL combine, the Giants should have seen enough of these players by now to know whether they can handle the football.

OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, the duo that was supposed to make up for the other starters' shortcomings, have disappeared this season against the NBA’s best.

Hooker fractured his hand, leading Fiziev to step in for a rematch with Gaethje

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William Byron’s Daytona 500 celebration took a detour on the way to the Empire State Building this month as he drove through WWE’s "Monday Night Raw" first.

Byron was seen driving the No. 24 car into the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. He popped out of the vehicle along with WWE star A.J. Styles. Byron was then spotted on the broadcast with a WWE championship strapped onto his shoulder.

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He told Fox News Digital it was the first time he’s been to a show.

"It was something that I definitely wanted to do," he said. "I thought it was really cool. So, it was neat. I never have been to ‘Monday Night Raw’ before. But I really enjoyed it. It was pretty fun."

Byron said he was a fan of pro wrestling growing up and has a newfound respect for the sport after getting to see it up close for the first time.

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"I think it’s really cool. I watched a lot when I was younger: The Undertaker and all the different wrestlers," he said. "So I think it’s pretty neat. I definitely grew a lot of appreciation for it when I got to see it in person. It was pretty exciting, really."

Byron won the Daytona 500 for the second consecutive time this month.

He became a brand ambassador for CELSIUS in the days before the green flag dropped.

"It’s a pretty natural fit for me, just working out pretty often and training for the races, and Celsius encourages all of us to live fit," he said. "So I feel like it’s a really important partnership for me because I use the product a lot, and so I think it fits really well."

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A wild story came out of New Jersey high school wrestling over the weekend, as Anthony Knox Jr., the No. 1-ranked 126-pound wrestler in the country, was detained after a brawl involving his dad and other fans at a district tournament. 

While his short-term future in the sport has been affected, the long term is a different story for Knox.

Knox had already won his match at the NJ District 25 Wrestling Tournament at Collingswood High School, which pushed him down the path to winning his fourth straight state title in his weight class. 

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However, after the 190-pound final, a brawl started in the stands, which saw Anthony Knox Sr. at the center of it. His son was seen in video footage of the brawl sprinting up the bleachers to join in. 

When the dust settled, both Knox Sr. and Knox Jr. were arrested, according to Jersey Sports Zone. 

Knox Jr. has since been disqualified from participating in the state tournament in Atlantic City, but his future at Cornell University, the school he committed to as the next step of his wrestling career, came into question. 

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Mike Grey, Cornell’s wrestling coach, told NJ.com that he had a "tough conversation" with Knox Jr., and he will still be wrestling for the university in the future.

It may not come next season, as the report added that Knox has discussed taking a year off before enrolling in 2026-27. 

The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) released a statement regarding Knox, explaining their decision to disqualify him from the state tournament. 

"Earlier today, I informed the Saint John Vianney High School administration that the student-athlete wrestling in the 126-pound weight class has been disqualified from the NJSIAA wrestling state tournament," NJSIAA Executive Director Colleen Maguire said in a statement to Fox News Digital. 

"The disqualification was the result of my investigation into an incident that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the district tournament hosted at Collingswood High School. I have determined that the disqualified student-athlete violated both the association’s sportsmanship policy and its disqualification rule for leaving the bench area during an altercation.

"I would like to thank the administrators and coaches from our member schools and those spectators who provided written statements and videos to assist the investigation. I also would like to thank event staff security and the Collingswood Police Department for their efficient handling of this incident, which allowed the tournament to be completed without further incident.

"I did not make this decision lightly. I am fully aware of the consequences to the student-athlete. He is a senior, and this disqualification effectively ends his high school career. However, my role is to uphold the integrity of high school athletics by ensuring that all participants adhere to the same rules and are held to the same standards of sportsmanship and safety.

"Let it be clear, the association cannot, and will not, condone actions that violate its sportsmanship policy or its member school-approved rules."

Knox Jr. also released a statement on Instagram.

"As many of you know, I have been disqualified from my next two matches due to an unfortunate incident that occurred in the stands at Collingswood HS well after I had finished competing at the district tournament," Knox Jr. wrote. "Like anyone, my only concern at that time was protecting the safety of my family. While I respect the NJSIAA’s decision, my family and I are currently reviewing our options to determine the best course of action moving forward.

"I am disappointed in this outcome, but remain happy and grateful for the opportunities I’ve had. l am committed to supporting my teammates still representing our school and the sport of wrestling with the same passion and dedication that got us here. No matter what happens next, I will continue to train, compete, and push myself to be the best wrestler and person I can be as I continue my career onward at Cornell University.

"Thank you all for your continued love and support. It truly means the world to me. I’m more motivated than ever and excited to prove to everyone what I already know, that I’m the best there is."

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EXCLUSIVE: Former San Jose State University volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser is finishing her final semester of college virtually in her home state of Texas after alleged on-campus harassment, online threats and mental health issues that stemmed from the scandal that rocked the school's volleyball program last fall. 

Slusser, who is currently suing the school over her alleged experience with former transgender teammate Blaire Fleming, told Fox News Digital that she and her family made the decision because she did not feel safe on the Bay Area campus anymore. 

"I would just be walking, and I'd have people say things to me, like I had one girl just scream ‘f--- you!’ to me," Slusser said. "I was in the elevator one time at my apartment and some girls, as they were walking out, were like ‘oh, that’s the girl, you should have slapped her when you had the chance,' so those types of things happened. 

"I literally just didn't feel safe. Anytime I left the house, I felt like people were just like staring at me, I felt like I had to watch my back whenever I was on campus." 

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The college senior first joined Riley Gaines' lawsuit against the NCAA in September, alleging SJSU volleyball coaches and administrators withheld information about Fleming's birth sex from her during their first season together in 2023, all while being made to share changing and sleeping spaces with the trans athlete. 

In November, Slusser filed her own lawsuit against SJSU and the Mountain West alongside 11 other conference players and one of her former coaches, alleging Fleming conspired with an opposing player to have her spiked in the face during a match. That lawsuit also alleged head coach Todd Kress tried to have Slusser removed from the team. 

Despite this, Slusser continued to play for Kress and alongside Fleming, all while being regularly outspoken in advocating against trans athlete inclusion in women's sports. Her advocacy garnered national media attention. 

However, with that attention later came fear for her safety. Slusser alleges that she received multiple threats leading up to her decision to leave campus this semester.

"I had some threats coming in too, so you never know what people will do," Slusser said. "People threatened to confront me on campus, and just those types of things." 

However, Slusser added that she did not report most of these incidents to the university administrators. 

"I didn't because everything that was happening, it almost became like a norm, so I can't really do anything about what people are saying to me, and as long as they aren't laying their hands on me they can say whatever they want," she said. 

San Jose State is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for potential Title IX violations that occurred during the program's handling of Fleming, and university President Cynthia Teniente-Matson told Fox News Digital that the university will cooperate in the process. 

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In the 2024 election cycle, 98.71% of San José State University employee donations went to Democratic candidates in federal elections, while just 0.91% went to Republicans, according to data from Open Secrets.

A San Jose State spokesperson provided a statement to Fox News Digital addressing Slusser's situation, insisting the university would have taken action had the matter been reported. She simply opted to return home instead. 

"San José State takes these matters seriously and would follow-up on any complaints or issues that are reported to us or we have information about," the statement read. However, for Slusser, even if the university had taken action to address the threats, the mental toll of the experience with Fleming and her coaches weighed too heavily on her to remain in California.

"It was probably the most traumatizing thing I've ever gone through in my life," Slusser said. "I was so drained, and I feel like for so long, I was just running on the adrenaline of trying to get through it and I honestly would say I was kind of numb to everything for a while, and I really did lose myself. I'd like to consider myself a pretty happy person, and I wasn't that person for a while."

Slusser is not the only one from last year's team who has distanced themselves from the university in the aftermath of the scandal. Nearly every player from the 2024 squad that had remaining NCAA eligibility entered the transfer portal shortly after the season ended in December. 

Former assistant head coach Melissa Batie-Smoose, who was the only coach on staff to speak out against the university's handling of Fleming and filed a Title IX complaint against the school, did not have her contract renewed by SJSU after it expired in January. 

Batie-Smoose then suffered a vandalism incident when her home was shot at by a pellet gun earlier this month. Police have not determined a suspect or motivation, but Batie-Smoose told Fox News Digital she believes she was targeted for her recent advocacy against trans inclusion.  

For Slusser, however, the silver lining to the experience lies in the national impact she has made in the conversation surrounding trans inclusion in women's sports and recent legislative changes that have been made to address it.

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"I went through a lot having to do this, but there still isn't a second where I've second-guessed it or wished I had never done this. It was hard but I knew it would be.. and there's still so much that needs to be changed, but there's definitely great baby steps in the right direction," Slusser said.

President Donald Trump passed the "No Men in Women's Sports Act" on Feb. 5, and one day later, the NCAA amended its gender eligibility policy in response to the order. 

Still, many states in the U.S., including California, have refused to comply with Trump's executive order so far and are continuing to allow trans athletes to compete in women's and girls' sports. 

"I get DMs from younger athletes weekly basically saying ‘I’m going through this, I've seen everything that's happened to you, how did you handle it?' and it makes me so sad that even young ladies in athletics are having to go through this so much," Slusser said. 

"It honestly makes me so angry because I just genuinely don't comprehend how someone can not understand it this strong… It boggles my mind that they are still even trying to fight for it when everyone knows it's wrong."

The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act is set to get a vote in the U.S. Senate within the next week after passing in the House of Representatives, as Republican lawmakers aim to establish a stricter national precedent to clamp down on trans inclusion in girls' and women's sports across the country. 

However, the bill will need support from several Democratic senators in order to beat the filibuster and make it to Trump's desk. 

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The new football year is nearly upon us, and NFL teams searching for a reliable QB1 will have several palatable options long before they get to draft night. 

There are a number of quarterback-needy teams following this offseason — some in search of a starter, others in search of a reliable veteran.

Regardless of the need, this year’s free agency market appears to have a little something for everyone.

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Sam Darnold, once a sought-after pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, finds himself atop the quarterback options in free agency after a breakout season with the Minnesota Vikings.

After signing a $10 million, one-year deal with Minnesota, Darnold led the Vikings on an impressive run throwing for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He became the first quarterback to win 14 games in his first season with a team and just the fourth in NFL history to have at least 12 games with multiple touchdown passes and passer rating of at least 100 in a season. 

Despite a rough finish, which included a playoff loss, Darnold will likely be a starter regardless of where he lands — which could very well still be in Minnesota.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had a solid quarterback option since Ben Rothelisberger’s retirement in 2022. This year, the team had two viable options but neither truly panned out. 

Justin Fields is one of them. 

Fields joined the Steelers last season after being traded away by the Chicago Bears. Despite losing the starting role to Russell Wilson, Fields started the season after Wilson was sidelined after re-aggravating an injury. 

The two split time in the season, with Wilson ultimately taking over again in the final stretch of the season. Fields finished the season with six starts and 1,106 passing yards, five touchdowns and 1 interception in 10 games. 

The Steelers expressed Tuesday their desire to sign one of the two quarterbacks due to enter free agency. Exactly who that is remains a mystery, but Wilson will surely be the more sought-after option if he does hit free agency. 

After healing from a calf injury sustained during training camp, Wilson returned as starter for the final 11 games of the 2024 season. He completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,482 yards, with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also ran for 155 yards and two scores.

Despite his accolades and consistency, team president Art Rooney II has said that age could play a factor in the team’s decision. Moving on from Wilson would clear the veteran to reunite with former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, who joined the Raiders last month.

Not yet a free agent, Aaron Rodgers will likely land a starting job if he chooses to return next season. With one year left on his contract, he’ll likely be released after the NFL's new league year begins on March 12 as a designated post-June 1 cut. 

The Jets again fell short even with a four-time league MVP, but Rodgers still put up respectful numbers — 3,897 passing yards and 28 touchdowns. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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