Russell Wilson slogs through a rusty preseason debut. Josh Allen sits as Bills top Steelers 9-3
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russell Wilson slogs through a rusty preseason debut. Josh Allen sits as Bills top Steelers 9-3

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson has been playing football for a long time. So while Wilson was less than thrilled after his first five series with the Pittsburgh Steelers produced little in a 9-3 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night, he also was hardly concerned. And so that’s the diligence that we have to have.” There’s certainly plenty for the Steelers to work on after another shaky offensive performance, particularly by a line that allowed four sacks and 10 quarterback hits, making it tough for Wilson or Fields to get going. The downfield passing that’s one of the reasons the Steelers took a flyer on the nine-time Pro Bowler never materialized, though George Pickens almost made an acrobatic grab down the sideline in the second quarter. “But I think next week we’re just going to have to turn those drives into points.” Tyler Bass kicked three field goals for the Bills, who were more engaged against Pittsburgh than during a lifeless loss to Chicago last week, even with Josh Allen watching from the sideline.

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Russell Wilson’s miscues prove pivotal in Steelers loss: ‘I put that game on me’
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1 week, 4 days ago

Russell Wilson’s miscues prove pivotal in Steelers loss: ‘I put that game on me’

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson saw the green grass in front of him, with the end zone within reach, and took off running. Tune in on FOX pic.twitter.com/zWEtx7xIQ9 — Baltimore Ravens December 21, 2024 During the Steelers’ 34-17 loss to the Ravens on Saturday, plays that can’t happen too often did. “We’ve all got to be on one …

Wilson throws for 2 touchdowns as Steelers cruise past mistake-prone Browns 27-14
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Wilson throws for 2 touchdowns as Steelers cruise past mistake-prone Browns 27-14

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Cam Heyward has been on good teams before. Russell Wilson threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns, Heyward recorded two sacks and the Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-14 on Sunday even with leading receiver George Pickens watching from the sideline while missing the first game of his career due to a groin injury. “I don’t believe the …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth on offense
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth on offense

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington was minding his own business during practice recently, doing his due diligence while running his route when the ball suddenly came his way. Washington was on the back side all by his lonesome while a sea of wide receivers and running backs zig-zagged across quarterback Russell Wilson’s field of vision. “It’s like …

Russell Wilson throws for a season-high 414 yards and 3 TDs as the Steelers top the Bengals 44-38
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Russell Wilson throws for a season-high 414 yards and 3 TDs as the Steelers top the Bengals 44-38

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Russell Wilson has been at the center of a quarterback controversy since he arrived in Pittsburgh, competing with Justin Fields for the starting job. Wilson threw for a season-high 414 yards and three touchdowns, and the Steelers outlasted Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals for a 44-38 victory. We knew it was going to be a heavyweight fight.” …

Russell Wilson’s TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russell Wilson’s TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27

Associated Press  

— Anyone who questioned Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s switch to Russell Wilson from Justin Fields might be reconsidering the wisdom of the move right about now. Wilson shook off his first interception in 11 months and hit trade-deadline pickup Mike Williams for a 32-yard touchdown with less than 2 1/2 minutes left in the fourth quarter for the quarterback’s …

Wilson's Obsession with the Game Continues as Steelers Emerge from a Tough Start
2 months ago

Wilson's Obsession with the Game Continues as Steelers Emerge from a Tough Start

Associated Press  

Russell Wilson shines in his first two starts for the Pittsburgh Steelers, showcasing his dedication to learning and understanding the game. Despite facing challenges with penalties and a struggling defense, he has shown flashes of brilliance, completing 36 of 57 for 542 yards and leading the Steelers to a surprising victory over the New York Giants. Wilson's commitment to continuous …

Buffalo Linemen Stepping Up in Crucial Victory Against Seattle
2 months ago

Buffalo Linemen Stepping Up in Crucial Victory Against Seattle

Associated Press  

The Buffalo Bills showcased their physical prowess in a 31-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Orchard Park. The Bills dominated the trenches, limiting the Seahawks to only 32 yards rushing and forcing three-and-outs on their first two possessions. The defense also played a dominant role, forcing two turnovers and holding the Seahawks to a mere 6-yard gain on fourth …

NFL QB stock report, Week 8: Russell Wilson dazzles in debut; Patrick Mahomes still No. 1?
2 months, 1 week ago

NFL QB stock report, Week 8: Russell Wilson dazzles in debut; Patrick Mahomes still No. 1?

New York Times  

Russell Wilson’s debut was proof all questions can be answered on the football field. GO DEEPER Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson 'excellent' in Steelers debut That’s some real pressure, and Wilson handled it as well as anyone could have hoped. Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/0ds0cXRl8X — Next Gen Stats October 21, 2024 Wilson breezed through his first test, and his next …

Russell Wilson shines on debut as Pittsburgh Steelers thrash New York Jets
2 months, 1 week ago

Russell Wilson shines on debut as Pittsburgh Steelers thrash New York Jets

The Independent  

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Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson ‘excellent’ in Steelers debut
2 months, 1 week ago

Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson ‘excellent’ in Steelers debut

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Two series into Russell Wilson’s first start as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, a small smattering of boos rained down at Acrisure Stadium. Wilson said that following Pickens’ game two weeks ago against the Dallas Cowboys, when his frustration bubbled over on several instances, the quarterback sat down with the receiver to help keep him engaged. “Throwing that first …

Wilson's Legacy: Can He Lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wilson's Legacy: Can He Lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl?

Associated Press  

Starting Russell Wilson makes sense for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are looking to position themselves to be that team, and they have a talented quarterback in Wilson who can help them achieve that goal. Wilson has a career-best 66.3% completion rate and has rushed for 231 yards and five touchdowns. However, he is not as mobile as he used …

Russell Wilson to be full participant in practice, Justin Fields remains Steelers starter
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russell Wilson to be full participant in practice, Justin Fields remains Steelers starter

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson will ramp up his workload this week and is scheduled to be a full participant Wednesday, the first time he’s practiced without restrictions since aggravating his calf injury on Sept. 5. He’ll work with the second-team offense in practice, in Tomlin’s words, “as to not interfere with Justin’s preparation.” Tomlin was asked if these …

Justin Fields wins 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson, leads Steelers past Broncos 13-6
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Fields wins 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson, leads Steelers past Broncos 13-6

Associated Press  

DENVER — Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked past the sputtering Denver Broncos 13-6 on Sunday with Russell Wilson reprising his bitter role as sideline spectator in the Mile High City. Nix, who had a pair of turnovers deep in Seattle’s territory in his NFL debut, was intercepted by Cory Trice Jr. in the back of the end zone …

Russell Wilson’s calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russell Wilson’s calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Denver Broncos expect to see Russell Wilson on the sideline in full pads and eye black this weekend, just as he was in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opener at Atlanta despite being inactive with a strained calf. “But certainly it starts with Fields.” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin began the week saying, “We’re preparing as if Justin is going …

Russell Wilson sits out season opener for Steelers with a calf injury. Justin Fields get the start
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Russell Wilson sits out season opener for Steelers with a calf injury. Justin Fields get the start

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Russell Wilson’s debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to wait. Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler who signed with the Steelers after being cut loose by the Denver Broncos, was ruled out of the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a calf injury. Another newcomer to the Steelers, Justin Fields, was set to start in …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they settled their quarterback competition when coach Mike Tomlin anointed Russell Wilson the starter for Sunday’s opener in Atlanta. The Steelers listed Wilson as “questionable” for Week 1 after the 35-year-old aggravated a calf injury in practice on Thursday, potentially opening the door for Justin Fields to get the nod against the Falcons. “So …

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson
4 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to let Russell Wilson cook. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the nine-time Pro Bowler as the starter on Wednesday, putting an end to a largely perfunctory quarterback competition with Justin Fields in which the 35-year-old Wilson held the “pole position” as Tomlin put it for months and did little to cede ground to Fields. …

Russell Wilson, Justin Fields lead TD drives for Steelers in 24-17 loss to Lions in preseason finale
4 months, 1 week ago

Russell Wilson, Justin Fields lead TD drives for Steelers in 24-17 loss to Lions in preseason finale

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin still isn’t ready to say who his starting quarterback will be when the season begins. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields led touchdown drives for the Steelers, who lost 24-17 to the Detroit Lions on Saturday in the preseason finale for both teams. Tomlin has said repeatedly that Wilson is in the “pole position” …

Russell Wilson will start the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale as QB derby with Fields nears end
4 months, 1 week ago

Russell Wilson will start the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale as QB derby with Fields nears end

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson will start the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason finale against Detroit on Saturday. Tomlin added there has been “no change” to the depth chart at quarterback, where Wilson has been listed ahead of Justin Fields since training camp began last month even though Wilson’s availability has been limited because of a calf injury. “We’ve had some really awesome …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson plans to play in preseason finale against Detroit
4 months, 1 week ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson plans to play in preseason finale against Detroit

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson wants another shot to get the Pittsburgh Steelers offense heading in the right direction before the regular season starts. “And obviously, we didn’t get the win and everything else, but I think the big thing for us is just executing and us making our plays and doing our thing.” Pittsburgh’s starting offense has failed to produce …

Russell Wilson to make his preseason debut when the Steelers host the Bills
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Russell Wilson to make his preseason debut when the Steelers host the Bills

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson is expected to be in the lineup when the Pittsburgh Steelers host Buffalo on Saturday night. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Thursday that Wilson will run out with the starters as long as he doesn’t have any setbacks from a calf injury that has slowed him during training camp. “He’s had a couple really good days …

Russell Wilson having ‘short-term misery,’ held out of first two Steelers practices with calf issue
5 months ago

Russell Wilson having ‘short-term misery,’ held out of first two Steelers practices with calf issue

Associated Press  

LATROBE, Pa. — Russell Wilson missed the early portion of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp with a minor calf issue. It’s been, in the words of coach Mike Tomlin, “short-term misery.” “I hate not practicing,” Wilson said Friday. I think coach is just being, coach and the trainers, are just being super careful so nothing gets worse or nothing happens.” The …

Russell Wilson expecting to be cut by Broncos in March after midseason contract dispute: Sources
1 year ago

Russell Wilson expecting to be cut by Broncos in March after midseason contract dispute: Sources

New York Times  

By Larry Holder, Nick Kosmider and Dianna Russini Russell Wilson is expecting to be cut by the Denver Broncos in March, per league sources. — Dianna Russini December 28, 2023 Jarrett Stidham, Wilson’s backup for the first 15 games, is in line to start the final two against the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. The Broncos want to …

Too many injuries, turnovers and a too many men penalty costs Bills in loss to Broncos
1 year, 1 month ago

Too many injuries, turnovers and a too many men penalty costs Bills in loss to Broncos

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Too many injuries. Buffalo’s injury-depleted defense — missing five starters — sagged in allowing Russell Wilson to march the Broncos on a 10-play, 57-yard drive that ended with Wil Lutz hitting a 36-yard field goal as time expired. McDermott reiterated what he’s said in the past that he has confidence in Dorsey, before adding: “But I …

Russell Wilson’s worst game as Broncos QB renews questions about future
1 year, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson’s worst game as Broncos QB renews questions about future

New York Times  

— Russell Wilson looked to his left as soon as the shotgun snap hit his hands. On the second play of Denver’s next drive, after the Broncos defense limited the Chiefs to a field goal, Wilson dropped back to pass and saw Jerry Jeudy up the left seam. “Can’t happen.” Broncos head coach Sean Payton said he was “disappointed but …

Russell Wilson starting to look like his old self under tutelage of Sean Payton
1 year, 4 months ago

Russell Wilson starting to look like his old self under tutelage of Sean Payton

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Russell Wilson is starting to look like his old self again. It’s exactly what coach Sean Payton wanted to see when he sent Wilson and the rest of the starters out for a fourth drive in Denver’s preseason opener at Arizona last week. Following three fruitless drives — a three-and-out and two missed field goals — in …

Broncos must build around who Russell Wilson is now — not who they hoped he’d be
2 years, 1 month ago

Broncos must build around who Russell Wilson is now — not who they hoped he’d be

New York Times  

NASHVILLE — For much of the first decade of his career, when all was breaking down around him, Russell Wilson was the answer. I’m going to do everything I can to find a way to answer those moments going forward.” Wilson was sacked a season-high six times Sunday, and five of those came in the second half. The Broncos “dodged …

Wilson, Jets’ defense stun Allen, Bills in 20-17 victory
2 years, 1 month ago

Wilson, Jets’ defense stun Allen, Bills in 20-17 victory

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The sky was falling for the New York Jets against the Buffalo Bills. “We’re too young to flinch,” coach Robert Saleh said after New York’s stunning 20-17 victory Sunday. “I’ll get through it.” Things took a strange turn when Wilson and the Jets’ offense were marching downfield on their opening drive of the second half. But …

Buffalo Bills 17-20 New York Jets: Zach Wilson and Co. rally to upset MVP contender Josh Allen
2 years, 1 month ago

Buffalo Bills 17-20 New York Jets: Zach Wilson and Co. rally to upset MVP contender Josh Allen

Daily Mail  

As if Josh Allen and the Super Bowl-favorite Buffalo Bills weren't enough, the New York Jets were also up against a malfunctioning SkyCam at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday. Zach Wilson and the Jets survived a late Bills drive to come away with a 20-17 lead on Sunday Crews work to repair a Skycam in the …

Russell Wilson returns to practice 4 days after injection
2 years, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson returns to practice 4 days after injection

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Russell Wilson threw passes at practice Tuesday without any apparent discomfort or restrictions just four days after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in Los Angeles to treat a strained muscle near his throwing shoulder. Wilson briefly mentioned “battling” shoulder discomfort in his postgame comments, but didn’t blame the injury for his poor performance in which he completed …

Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20
2 years, 2 months ago

Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — There was no doubt in Zach Wilson’s mind. Wilson leaned into the huddle and said simply, as running back Breece Hall put it: “Let’s go score a. touchdown.” Ten plays, 65 yards, a handful of heady throws by Wilson and one outstretched arm by Hall later, the Jets were in the end zone and a franchise that has …

Seahawks survive Wilson’s return, edge Broncos on missed FG
2 years, 3 months ago

Seahawks survive Wilson’s return, edge Broncos on missed FG

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — It was a familiar scene in Seattle: Russell Wilson leading his team downfield for a game-winning score late in the fourth quarter. This time, he wasn’t given a chance by his new coach in Denver, pulled off the field in exchange for a 64-yard field goal attempt that left plenty of confusion and the Seattle Seahawks celebrating an …

Wilson can’t spark Seahawks in his return from finger injury
3 years, 1 month ago

Wilson can’t spark Seahawks in his return from finger injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Russell Wilson did everything in his power to return as soon as possible from a finger injury that ended his remarkable run of endurance and reliability. Wilson threw two interceptions in the end zone and never found a rhythm as the Seahawks fell 17-0 to the Green Bay Packers for their first shutout loss since 2011, …

Steelers rally to beat Bills 23-16 to open season
3 years, 3 months ago

Steelers rally to beat Bills 23-16 to open season

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Knowing it was going to take the Steelers’ new-look offense time to find its footing, Ben Roethlisberger was counting on Pittsburgh’s defense to keep the score close. “But I’m very happy with where we are, especially Week 1.” After managing three first downs and 53 yards through two quarters, Roethlisberger got to work in the second …

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