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Justin Fields Not Focused On Future With Russell Wilson Looming, Ready For ‘Whatever My Role Is’ Down The Road

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While Justin Fields ran the Steelers’ first-team offense, Russell Wilson practiced all week and should be active Sunday. He dressed for the first five games of the season, but only as the emergency quarterback. Fields is expected to start tomorrow, but Wilson will be one snap away from playing, no matter the reason. I mean, Mike Florio thinks Wilson will start, but what does he know?

But how does that sit with Fields, especially knowing the Steelers are coming off two losses, to which he contributed? Does Wilson now lurking right behind him make it difficult for him to focus on doing his job?