The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a 4-2 start, but the coaching staff appears to be leaning toward making major changes.
On Saturday, multiple reports said the Steelers will name veteran signal-caller Russell Wilson the starter for their Week 7 game against the New York Jets.
Fourth-year QB Justin Fields started the first six games of the season.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is still considering his decision, according to a report from NFL Network on Tuesday. Wilson reportedly practiced with the Steelers' first-team offense.
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Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers stands on the sideline during the third quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acresure Stadium in Pittsburgh on September 22, 2024. (Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
Wilson was a potential starter coming out of training camp, but a calf injury kept him out of the Steelers' season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
Fields helped the Steelers win their first three games of the year. However, Pittsburgh suffered consecutive losses until a landslide victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6.
Steelers legend Justin Fields has “absolutely no intention” of replacing him with Russell Wilson
Fields has had some success this season, but admitted his overall performance hasn't established him as a starter.
Russell Wilson (3 years old) and Justin Fields (2 years old) of the Pittsburgh Steelers during offseason training at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
“To tell you the truth, I don't think I played well enough,” Fields told reporters this week. “If I'm honest with myself, if I'm playing well enough, I don't think there's a question of, 'Who should play and who shouldn't play?'
NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Wilson is expected to start this weekend and “play most of the snaps,” while Fields will likely still see playing time.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Stephen R. Silvany/Imagn Images)
Fields had five touchdowns and one interception through six games. He also had 231 yards rushing. However, the Steelers' offense has been mediocre, ranking 26th in total offense.
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Wilson will start Sunday's game against the Jets with a career record of 3-1. Sunday's showdown will be the eighth time Wilson and Aaron Rodgers have faced off in an NFL game.
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