The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to begin their 2025 season against former Steelers quarterback Justin Fields and the New York Jets.

Head coach Mike Tomlin offered a fresh sense of optimism that only arrives with a new season of Steelers football.

"It's awesome to be here. It's awesome to get this regular season started."

The opposition

The New York Jets bring with them plenty of intrigue, especially on offense, with quarterback Justin Fields under center one season removed from playing in the black and gold.

Tomlin said the Steelers will obviously need to monitor Fields' "physical abilities" with designed runs or ad-libbed plays that he's become known for.

Tomlin also praised New York's "deep and talented backfield led by (Breece) Hall and (Braelon) Allen."

Focusing on the rec

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