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It appears that Aaron Rodgers owes New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields a thank you.

According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Rodgers is now the starting QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers, in part, because Fields decided to sign with the Jets instead of returning to Pittsburgh.

Yes, the Steelers prioritized re-signing Fields over pursuing Rodgers, according to Schefter. Fields opted to ink a two-year, $40 million deal with New York .

Check it out:

ESPN #NFL Insider @AdamSchefter revealed that Aaron Rodgers was the #Steelers ‘third choice’ at QB this offseason. 😳

They preferred re-signing Justin Fields who signed with the #Jets & they explored a trade with the #Rams for Matthew Stafford.

After those pursuits failed, they… pic.twitter.com/21y87

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