The Pittsburgh Steelers are trending toward making a change at quarterback as things are looking good for Russell Wilson and not so much for Justin Fields.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-2 and tied for first place in the AFC North, but they are ready to make a drastic change going into Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday that Pittsburgh will give quarterback Russell Wilson first-team reps in practice leading up to the game he is “in line” to play.
Russell Wilson has been sidelined all year due to a calf injury that is now “fully healed.”
Justin Fields has been playing pretty well, so this change came with some backlash from fans online.
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ESPN’s Brooke Pryor adds that both signal-callers will practice on Wednesday, with head coach Mike Tomlin saying Russell Wilson remains in “consideration” for the Jets game.
Wilson has completed 66.3 percent of his passes in six games this season for 1,106 yards and five touchdowns against one interception.
The team is above .500 and rolling with him at quarterback.
A QB Change From Justin Fields To Russell Wilson Better Work, or Mike Tomlin Will Face Intense Backlash
Russell Wilson remains listed as QB1 on the depth chart of the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported that Russell Wilson will take first-team reps in practice this week over Justin Fields. Fans railed against the move since the team is 4-2 and in first place in the AFC North.
Should he falter in the next game or the next several, head coach Mike Tomlin will face a lot of backlash for messing with team chemistry.
