Russell Wilson is officially the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback. Per Fox Reporter Jay Glazer, Wilson has been named the team’s starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Steelers have made their decision and Russell Wilson will be the starter for Week 1 @NFLonFOX
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) August 28, 2024
It’s the expected decision even if Tomlin framed things as an open competition between Wilson and Justin Fields throughout the summer.
Wilson’s training camp got off to a slow start due to a calf injury he suffered during the conditioning test before the first day of practice.