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Russell Wilson Named Steelers' QB1 Over Justin Fields; Will Start Week 1 vs. Falcons

The Pittsburgh Steelers have their starting quarterback.

As expected, the team named veteran Russell Wilson as the starter on Wednesday, ending the quarterback battle between him and Justin Fields. At least for the time being.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin classified the the decision to start Wilson over Fields a "difficult decision," per ESPN's Brooke Pryor.

The Steelers completely reworked the quarterback position this offseason, allowing Mason Rudolph and Mitchell Trubisky to walk in free agency while trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Wilson was signed in March to a one-year, $1.