The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to have question marks at quarterback until the day the 2024 National Football League season ends or someone gets traded.
Pittsburgh has Justin Fields and Russell Wilson both on the roster. The Steelers were expected to have Wilson as the starter this season, but an injury has kept him sidelined. Wilson likely will be active this weekend, though, but likely will be the backup quarterback.
This may not last forever, though.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that “some people” believe that a change could be coming as soon as Week 7 against the New York Jets.
“Russell Wilson’s full health in Pittsburgh could deepen the intrigue in Week 7,” Fowler said. “He’s slated to be the backup to Justin Fields this weekend. Some people around the league believe Wilson will get the nod eventually, leaning on the fact that the team labeled him QB1 based on his command of the offense.”
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Could there be a change coming in Pittsburgh? It’s too early to tell. If the Steelers can continue to impress with Fields under center in Week 6, maybe they’ll ride with the hot hand. If Fields struggles this weekend, maybe a change could be on the way. It has been a good season for the Steelers and there is high hopes for the rest of the way.
Last season, the Steelers won 10 games, and they could do much better than that this year and even be a playoff team. Both Fields and Wilson are capable starters and either will do a good job.
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