Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson will be active for the first time all season, serving as Justin Fields’ immediate backup for today’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Strongly hinted at by Mike Tomlin Friday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero confirmed the news Sunday morning. And noted Wilson might not be the No. 2 for long.
“For the first time Russell Wilson will be active as their No. 2 quarterback,” Pelissero said Sunday morning. “With Justin Fields, he is beloved in that locker room…Still, there remains a feeling we’ll see Wilson at some point in the coming weeks.