A QB returning kicks? The Steelers considering it with Justin Fields

The Steelers might use their prized new quarterback, Justin Fields, in a special new role — returning kickoffs, under revamped NFL kicking guidelines.

The Pittsburgh Steelers might use their prized new quarterback, Justin Fields, in a special new role — returning kickoffs — under revamped NFL kicking guidelines that take effect this fall.

Pittsburgh running back Jaylen Warren revealed the potential unorthodox scheme on an episode of the "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward" podcast that posted Thursday.

"Our special teams coordinator was talking about Justin Fields being back there," Warren said to the laughs and gasps of the audience.

Warren admitted that Steelers in the meeting were taken aback by special team coordinator Danny Smith's potential use of Fields.

"We're like hold on, hold on," a smiling Warren said. “We looked at him like, 'Justin Fields will be back there?'”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/qb-returning-kicks-steelers-considering-justin-fields-rcna150477

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