In six games to start the year, Steelers quarterback Justin Fields led the team to a 4-2 record, throwing for 1,106 yards with ten total touchdowns against one interception. Despite his on-field success, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin appeared to suggest during practice last week that Pittsburgh could make a change under center with veteran Russell Wilson fully recovered from his calf injury.
Ahead of his potential first start in black and gold, Wilson arrived at Acrisure Stadium dressed to impress. Walking coolly into the Steelers’ locker room, Wilson sported a formal black suit and tie with dress shoes and wore sunglasses while toting an expensive-looking bag.Kristen Wong is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. She has been a sports journalist since 2020. Before joining SI in November 2023, Wong covered four NFL teams as an associate editor with the FanSided NFL Network and worked as a staff writer for the brand’s flagship site.