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Russell Wilson throws for a season-high 414 yards and 3 TDs as the Steelers top the Bengals 44-38
3 weeks, 1 day 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.” …

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

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Russini’s what I’m hearing: Wilson over Fields? Steelers QB shocker; Tua return date set
2 months ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Wilson over Fields? Steelers QB shocker; Tua return date set

New York Times  

In the aftermath of his heated exchange with local radio hosts, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has succeeded in one thing: deflection. This is what I’m hearing from around the league: • Tomlin’s QB choice results in heads being scratched across the league • Miami Dolphins fans rejoice: Tua has a return date • Ten names to watch as the …

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Even if Russell Wilson starts, this won’t be the last we hear from Justin Fields
2 months, 1 week ago

Even if Russell Wilson starts, this won’t be the last we hear from Justin Fields

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — To understand what the future holds for the Pittsburgh Steelers at quarterback, you have to look back to before the season began. That’s important to remember now, after Tomlin said Tuesday that Wilson will be “in contention” to play and potentially start Sunday night against the New York Jets. GO DEEPER Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson …

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

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Russell Wilson’s calf is improving but Justin Fields will start at QB when Pittsburgh hosts Dallas
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russell Wilson’s calf is improving but Justin Fields will start at QB when Pittsburgh hosts Dallas

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson ‘s balky right calf is improving. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he expects Wilson to see an uptick in his workload during practice this week, though Fields is expected to get the nod for a fifth straight week when Pittsburgh hosts Dallas on Sunday night. “And we’ll let that be our guide in terms of whether …

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Even in loss to Colts, Justin Fields makes his case to remain Steelers’ starting QB
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Even in loss to Colts, Justin Fields makes his case to remain Steelers’ starting QB

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Even when Justin Fields’ initial plan goes awry, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback finds a way to prove he should remain ahead of Russell Wilson on the depth chart. Despite being sacked four times, losing one fumble and blaming himself for a botched snap in the final two minutes that led to a game-sealing turnover on downs, Fields ran …

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The Steelers want to dominate on the ground, but one element is still missing
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Steelers want to dominate on the ground, but one element is still missing

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — As the Pittsburgh Steelers offense trotted onto the field Sunday at Acrisure Stadium with a 10-point lead and just under five minutes remaining on the clock, running back Najee Harris had a message in the huddle. I know I do, so y’all boys lead the way.’” To that point, the Los Angeles Chargers’ stingy defense had limited Pittsburgh …

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Status quo in Pittsburgh, where Justin Fields will remain at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Status quo in Pittsburgh, where Justin Fields will remain at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin is in no hurry to announce Justin Fields as the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. While Fields will again get the nod on Sunday in place of the injured Russell Wilson when the Steelers visit Indianapolis, Tomlin stopped short of giving the job to Fields on a full-time basis, mostly because there’s no need at this point …

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QB Justin Fields is keeping it simple. So are the unbeaten Steelers
3 months, 1 week ago

QB Justin Fields is keeping it simple. So are the unbeaten Steelers

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Justin Fields doesn’t want to get involved in any sort of quarterback controversy. And while coach Mike Tomlin handed one of the game balls to Russell Wilson — something Tomlin does for a player when the Steelers beat that player’s former team — Fields may be making it more difficult for Tomlin to turn back to Wilson whenever …

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Sean Payton has had Mike Tomlin’s number, but the Steelers are seeking 3rd straight win over Denver
3 months, 1 week ago

Sean Payton has had Mike Tomlin’s number, but the Steelers are seeking 3rd straight win over Denver

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh at Denver Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BETMGM NFL ODDS: Steelers by 3. Key injuries Steelers: QB Russell Wilson’s injured calf means he’ll probably watch backup Justin Fields start for the second straight week.. LT Dan Moore Jr. missed practice this week. Stats and stuff The Steelers are searching for their first 2-0 start since 2020, when they began …

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Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury
3 months, 1 week ago

Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers “are preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback” with Wilson’s status uncertain as he deals with a balky calf that kept …

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Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury
3 months, 2 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 …

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Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the ‘angst’ as 2024 begins
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the ‘angst’ as 2024 begins

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin is not seeking comfort. In their places are two quarterbacks at very different stages of their respective careers — Wilson trying to hold on, Fields looking to prove he’s more than what he showed in Chicago — and an offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith looking for a fresh start after getting fired as Falcons head coach …

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Kirk Cousins era begins in Atlanta. Steelers start anew with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kirk Cousins era begins in Atlanta. Steelers start anew with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh at Atlanta Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. The Steelers are hopeful that first-round pick RT Troy Fautanu, CB Cory Trice and WR Roman Wilson will be able to suit up against the Falcons.. RB Jaylen Warren was able to practice this week.. For the Falcons, TE Kyle Pitts and LB Nate Landman have been limited in practice.. Atlanta sustained …

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Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH STEELERS EXPECTATIONS: The franchise has essentially been running in place for nearly a decade, and the angst of being “good but not good enough” is growing, so much so that a team known for its stability made a handful of dramatic — by Steelers’ standards anyway — moves in the offseason. The Steelers also signed inside linebacker Patrick Queen …

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Russell Wilson, Justin Fields lead TD drives for Steelers in 24-17 loss to Lions in preseason finale
3 months, 4 weeks 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” …

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Russell Wilson to make his preseason debut when the Steelers host the Bills
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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Justin Fields is anxious to compete, start for Steelers in preseason opener against Houston
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Fields is anxious to compete, start for Steelers in preseason opener against Houston

Associated Press  

Latrobe, Pa. — When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Justin Fields in March, the only expectation they had for the former Chicago Bears quarterback was that he would compete. The Steelers don’t need the 25-year-old Fields to be their new franchise quarterback, though a void remains three seasons after two-time Super Bowl winner Ben Roethlisberger retired. “I’m just trying to …

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Justin Fields is eager to start over in Pittsburgh, even as a backup behind Russell Wilson
7 months ago

Justin Fields is eager to start over in Pittsburgh, even as a backup behind Russell Wilson

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Justin Fields could sense his time in Chicago was up at his exit meeting in January. Even knowing there was almost no chance Pittsburgh would exercise Fields’ fifth-year option. Asked if it bothered him that he wasn’t traded to a place where he could start right away, Fields shook his head and said he wasn’t “worried about who …

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Learning from Russell Wilson could help the Steelers unlock Justin Fields’ potential
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Learning from Russell Wilson could help the Steelers unlock Justin Fields’ potential

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Three years ago, after the Chicago Bears swung a major trade to move up to No. “It’s that bad.” That uninspiring start began a turbulent, three-year tenure in Chicago during which Fields went 10-28 as the starter. Tomlin said that the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson will start in “pole position.” The coach …

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Steelers GM Omar Khan willing to trade up in first round of the draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Steelers GM Omar Khan willing to trade up in first round of the draft

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Everything is fine and dandy for an NFL team in the first round of the draft — that is until 11-plus months of preparation goes south in a hurry. The self-proclaimed “aggressive” new general manager of the Steelers not only hasn’t ruled out moving up in the draft, but he’s keeping his eyes on the teams directly in …

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Dwayne Haskins, Jamir Jones among Steelers players thriving in preseason
3 years, 4 months ago

Dwayne Haskins, Jamir Jones among Steelers players thriving in preseason

New York Times  

Forget the score, we have the winners and losers from the Steelers’ 24-16 victory over the Eagles in Philadelphia on Thursday night. His play was so much better Thursday night after a good showing in his first preseason game as the Steelers cut him loose in the offense more. Kevin Dotson, G: He climbed out of Tomlin’s doghouse and into …

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