The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday says his team is “preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback” with Wilson’s status uncertain.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Atlanta . Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is stopped by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Kentavius Street during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Atlanta . Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson attends warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept.
Tomlin said Wilson will go through a “battery of movement” on Wednesday and will be evaluated after. While Tomlin didn’t rule out Wilson returning at some point this week, he demurred when asked if Wilson will start if he’s cleared to play. Still, Tomlin anointed Wilson the starter going into the opener. That all changed when Wilson aggravated the injury on Thursday while doing individual drills.“I thought he settled in as the game progressed,” Tomlin said. “I thought he had clear eyes in weighty moments.”
“I just know a heck of a lot more about him because of that experience and I’m sure he knows more about himself and this environment and us,” Tomlin said.
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