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Justin Fields laughs off kick return idea: 'Not here to do that'

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Steelers quarterback Justin Fields on Tuesday laughed off the idea he could be used as a kick returner this season.

The 2021 first-round draft pick, who joined the Steelers via trade in March, on Tuesday addressed the now-viral anecdote from teammate."Coach Danny was basically just trying to send a message that no matter who you are, you could be on special teams. He just used that as an example.

Justin Fields says he's in Pittsburgh to compete with Russell Wilson for the Steelers' starting quarterback job, not to return kicks.

 

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