Steelers Expected to Trade for Patriots $4.2 Million QB as Justin Fields Departs

Steelers Eyeing Patriots’ Backup QB

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Potential Trade Cost

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Patriots’ Perspective

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Milton’s Potential

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Steelers’ QB Uncertainty

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Patriots’ New Direction

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New England's Commitment to Maye

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