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The Pittsburgh Steelers had a back-and-forth quarterback battle between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. At the end of it, Wilson was named the QB1 despite dealing with a calf injury during training camp. Now, the veteran signal-caller is once again nursing the calf issue just days before the season opener, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN. […]

Just five days after beating out Justin Fields for the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback job, 12-year veteran Russell Wilson was selected by his teammates as one of four team captains for the 2024 season. The decision to make Russell Wilson a team captain comes as a bit of surprise for a multitude of reasons. First, […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers might just be the most interesting team in the entire NFL heading into the 2024 season. No, not because they are going to be Super Bowl contenders, as that simply feels unrealistic, but because of the sheer value of outcome they could experience this fall, from fighting for the top spot in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had many eyes on the quarterback battle between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Ultimately, Wilson came out as the victor and will be under center when the Steelers face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1.  But Fields isn’t completely out of Pittsburgh’s head. The team is relying on Wilson to right the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a significant gamble by signing quarterback Russell Wilson shortly after his release from the Denver Broncos. They also brought in Justin Fields to compete for the starting role, following the trade of Kenny Pickett and allowing both Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph to explore opportunities in free agency. But as the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the more intriguing quarterback battles across the league this year, as Russell Wilson and Justin Fields duked it out for the starting job. The veteran Wilson ended up getting named the team’s Week 1 starter, and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith recently pulled back the curtain on Pittsburgh’s big decision. […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, Russell Wilson will be under center for the away team. But that doesn’t mean Mike Tomlin doesn’t have some tricks up his sleeve when it comes to backup quarterback Justin Fields. Fields is known for his athleticism and playmaking ability. While it didn’t […]

There wasn’t as much drama as the media’s narrative may have suggested in naming the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback. The longtime offseason favorite to land the gig, Russell Wilson, was named the Steelers starter by Mike Tomlin on Wednesday. The media continues to stir the pot, though, as NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport hears the […]

On Wednesday, it was announced that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had decided to roll with Russell Wilson instead of Justin Fields as his starting quarterback entering the 2024 NFL season. Both Wilson and Fields were acquired by the Steelers this offseason after ineptitude at the quarterback position dating back the last several years, […]

After an intense battle with Justin Fields, the Pittsburgh Steelers named Russell Wilson their starting quarterback on Wednesday. Now that the decision has officially been made, Wilson is ready to lock in and focus on leading the Steelers to success. Pittsburgh marks the third franchise Wilson will play for in his NFL career. Ahead of […]

After a fierce battle all summer for the QB1 job between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, the Pittsburgh Steelers have decided who will lead the offense in the season opener. Russell Wilson will be the starter in Week 1, via NFL on FOX’s Jay Glazer. The veteran was the main man for the Denver Broncos […]

After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost their final preseason game 24-17 to the Detroit Lions, the team has yet to decide on whether to make quarterback Russell Wilson or Justin Fields the starter. The team could release its decision soon enough, but former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III shared a possible worst-case scenario for Fields. During […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback battle is still in progress with a decision likely soon after the team’s preseason finale loss against the Detroit Lions, 24-17. Both quarterbacks led the Steelers to scoring drives, but Wilson started the game and was pulled after one series which led the way to Justin Fields who played three drives. […]

After a close preseason loss, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson seemed confident in his responses to the media about the quarterback battle between him and Justin Fields soon coming to a close. When a reporter mentioned that head coach Mike Tomlin would name a starter after the upcoming week of practices, Wilson delivered a firm […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is becoming known as a man of few words after his response to media members when asked about the still simmering quarterback battle between him and Russell Wilson. The long presumption out of Steelers training camp was that Wilson was the leader, and it was up to Fields to overtake […]

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith is fed up with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson’s attitude and delivered one of his passionate speeches on a recent episode of First Take. Calling out the Steelers’ new veteran quarterback, who the Denver Broncos let walk, as Stephen A Smith pointed out. “Russell Wilson you’re beginning to piss me off. […]

With only one game remaining in the NFL Preseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet notched an entry in the win column. Arthur Smith has implemented a new offense but that does not mean that their fans have escaped the same woes as Matt Canada. His and Mike Tomlin’s schemes have all led to disastrous […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still having a quarterback battle, and it feels as if it’s 50/50 between who will start between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. With Wilson having more NFL experience, there’s a chance that he will beat out Fields for the spot, but down the line, things can change. For now, some think […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are embarking on a major reclamation project heading into the 2024 season. Russell Wilson’s value has tanked considerably after the Denver Broncos’ trade and subsequent huge extension for him backfired miserably, but the Steelers are still believing that the man who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win in his […]

Mike Tomlin hasn’t been pleased with either option, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback battle controversy sails on through the preseason. No worries. Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher revealed his choice between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Cowher said Russell Wilson should get first crack, according to his comments on The Pat McAfee Show. “What […]

After losing the Buffalo Bills 9-3 last Saturday, the Pittsburgh Steelers have gone winless during the preseason. It was hardly a performance for the ages, too, as head coach Mike Tomlin reminded his stars Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Moreover, their offense just went one man short after center Nate Herbig suffered a torn rotator […]

Mike Tomlin has to be fuming. The Pittsburgh Steelers have not won a game yet in the NFL Preseason with their latest loss coming against the Buffalo Bills. It was not like they were playing the secondary squad for the majority of the time too. Instead, they were fielding top-tier talent in Russell Wilson and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback battle between Russell WIlson and Justin Fields took a turn for the worse Saturday in the team’s preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills, 9-3. However, if there was one that outplayed the other, it would arguably be Fields, possibly due to one play made during the slog. With over five […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ coach Mike Tomlin has seen plenty of football in his day at the helm of Pittsburgh’s NFL operations. On Saturday he shared his thoughts on what his prospective QB1, Russell Wilson, must do to hang on to the position. “You know, he’s simply got to run the offense,” Tomlin said. “We’ve got […]

One aspect that has been ever changing has been the Pittsburgh Steelers and their current starting quarterback battle between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. With the regular season opener just a few weeks away, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did an interview with Bob Labriola of the team’s website and asked him about the competition […]

Fans will get to see Russell Wilson taking in-game snaps for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first time this weekend. Head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that the Super Bowl-winning quarterback and big offseason addition is going to “be a participant” in Saturday’s preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills. Assuming Wilson does not re-aggravate the calf […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers face off against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday at home. The big question is whether or not Russell Wilson will suit up as the veteran quarterback is dealing with a calf injury. Well, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin gave an update on Wilson’s status on Thursday, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN. ‘Russell Wilson […]

Having completed his first training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, rookie center Zach Frazier has impressed with his communication skills, as noted by veteran Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson. “I think Zach is a young rookie and just seeing his ability to communicate, his ability to be just so hyper-focused, you can tell […]

Quarterback Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently gearing up to take part in the 2024 NFL season, which is slated to begin in just over three weeks. Wilson missed some of training camp with a calf injury but returned to practice on August 6, and the Steelers now have officially wrapped up training […]

Justin Fields is in the midst of a competition with Russell Wilson for the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback job, and while he did some good things during his first preseason action, head coach Mike Tomlin wasn’t happy about his involvement in several fumbles during the team’s 20-10 loss to the Houston Texans. “I thought [Fields] […]

Deep into Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, a little levity can’t hurt with all the stories pitting Russell Wilson against Justin Fields. It’s just jokes, right? But Wilson may have taken a shot at Kenny Pickett’s small hands in speaking of his “big hands.” Wilson said he was blessed, and we can’t blame an NFL quarterback […]

There is no doubt that arguably the most interesting quarterback battle in the NFL right now is on the Pittsburgh Steelers where it is between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, both whom were starters elsewhere, looking for a fresh start with the team. With those two big names comes more media attention which Steelers head […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are amid an exciting period as they gear up for the 2024 NFL season. Pittsburgh is coming off a first-round playoff exit but added pieces in the offseason to take their offense up a notch. Two major additions include former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and ex-Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson. ESPN […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for their first preseason game against the Houston Texans on Friday, and while Russell Wilson will not play in the game, he is feeling good and getting work in team drills as of late after dealing with a calf injury. “I’m feeling great,” Russell Wilson said, via Teresa Varley […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, it was initially assumed that the former would be the team’s Week 1 starter. However, as the Steelers get closer to the regular season, head coach Mike Tomlin has flipped the switch on Pittsburgh’s quarterback plans. Tomlin confirmed that Wilson and Fields are in […]

Opinions are all over the place about who will start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The cold truth is Mike Tomlin will decide when he gets ready. But that won’t keep Steelers fans from reacting to the depth chart order of the two signal callers. According to a post on X by ESPN NFL […]

A big issue that the Pittsburgh Steelers have to fix in order to get further into the playoffs is the consistency of their offense. Mason Rudolph got them a long way, but now Mike Tomlin has a new duo of signal-callers able to make plays in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. There are a bunch […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers raised eyebrows everywhere this offseason when they completely overhauled their quarterback room. Not only did Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph both depart via free agency, but Kenny Pickett was unceremoniously traded to the Philadelphia Eagles after he reportedly voiced opposition to the signing of Russell Wilson. In addition to signing Wilson after […]

After dealing with a nagging calf strain, Russell Wilson has finally practiced with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although Wilson was limited to practicing with the third team, it was a welcome return for the veteran quarterback. Before this, all Wilson could do was hand the ball off during team drills. During a play with the third […]