Russell Wilson enters training camp as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback. But at least one analyst believes not only could Wilson lose that role this summer, he could lose that roster spot entirely. Pro Football Network’s Dakota Randall lists Wilson as the Steelers candidate for potential surprise roster cut.
“With a salary of just over $1 million, Russell Wilson arguably is more valuable to the Steelers if he stays on the roster,” Randall writes. “However, the salary also makes him easy to cut, and if Justin Fields wins the starting QB job, Pittsburgh might want to cut Wilson to avoid distractions.