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NFL Rumors: Justin Fields to Remain Steelers QB1 as Russell Wilson Eyes Week 5 Return

Russell Wilson's calf injury means Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin hasn't been forced to name an official starter in the veteran's quarterback battle with Justin Fields.

But that could change ahead of the Week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

While Wilson is sidelined for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Wilson is "as close to full health as he's been" and would "for sure" be available if this was a playoff game.

Rapoport also reported the expectation is Fields will be named the starter for the Week 5 game, though, when Wilson could be available.