Back to the Pittsburgh Steelers Newsfeed

Fowler: Russell Wilson Expected To Be Steelers Starter Upon Return From Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to start QB Justin Fields on Sunday against the Denver Broncos as Russell Wilson continues to work his way back from a calf injury, but according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, it might not be long before Wilson is in the starting lineup. Fowler reported in his news and notes column on Wednesday that Wilson is expected to get the starting job back when he’s healthy.

“Even though Fields is expected to start for the Steelers in Denver, the belief is that Wilson will get the job once he returns from his calf injury.