With Russell Wilson unfortunately dealing with a calf injury, Justin Fields has been the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback throughout training camp. Although it would be nice to have Wilson get acclimated to his new team, having Fields take these reps could actually benefit the Steelers more in the long run. However, it does pose the question of if this injury will change the Steelers’ plans for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons? Jessie Bates III, their superstar safety, seems to believe the Falcons will get a healthy dose of both quarterbacks no matter what.
Bates has been in the league since 2018, previously spending time with the Cincinnati Bengals before joining the Falcons last year.