The Pittsburgh Steelers completely overhauled their quarterback room in a week’s time. Out with Kenny Pickett, in with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. One report indicated that the Steelers view themselves as having two starting quarterbacks on the roster now, but several other reports have stated that both quarterbacks were made aware of the depth chart. Wilson is to be the starter, and Fields is to be the backup.
Given how the Pickett trade went down with him requesting his way out of town after reportedly feeling misled about the nature of the quarterback competition, it seems likely that assurances were made to Wilson before he agreed to come to Pittsburgh that he would start.