But the plan is for Pittsburgh to start Justin Fields after he got the nod in its season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson continues to deal with a calf injury he suffered during the summer.
We’re now hearing more on Wilson’s status moving forward.
According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers also plan on starting Fields in their home opener Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
“According to sources, the Steelers plan to have Justin Fields start the next two games — Sunday in Denver against the Broncos and the home opener Sept. 22 against the Los Angeles Chargers — while Russell Wilson continues to rest his injured calf so it doesn’t morph into something worse,” report on Pittsburgh Steelers QB plans.
This could have a major trickle-down effect. Let’s say the Steelers win their next two games. How can they reasonably bench Fields for Wilson? It would not make sense for head coach Mike Tomlin and Co.
