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‘Older Players Don’t Get Healthier:’ Analyst Thinks Wilson’s Injuries Make Him Risky

Related Topics: Russell Wilson, Damien Woody

Russell Wilson might be the better quarterback than Justin Fields. But he’s not the healthier one. One analyst thinks that’s enough to stick with Fields the rest of the way. Discussing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback outlook on Tuesday’s edition of ESPN’s Get Up, analyst and former NFL offensive lineman Damien Woody thinks sticking with Fields is the right move.

“Russell Wilson, let me say this,” Woody told the show. “Older players don’t get healthier. This injury is going to linger. Russell Wilson already is a diminished athlete. What upside is it gonna bring in the passing game?