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Justin Fields Rumors: Steelers Roster 'Likes and Respects' QB After Wilson Battle

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open the season with Russell Wilson serving as the starting quarterback and Justin Fields backing him up, but it wouldn't be shocking if Wilson was given a short hook should he struggle.

It also probably would play just fine in the locker room if the Steelers made the in-season decision to go with Fields.

According to Albert Breer of SI.com, "In this scenario, they'll get a look at what a work-in-progress offense looks like with Wilson. If it doesn't work? Well, this is a roster that's been through change at quarterback in consecutive seasons already and a roster, I'm told, that really likes and respects Fields.