Russell Wilson most likely believed he would be the team's starting quarterback come football season when he decided to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers
following his release from the Denver Broncos this offseason. However, it appears that the addition of Justin Fields, a former starting quarterback for the Chicago Bears, has complicated matters.
NFL insider Field Yates of ESPN does not necessarily believe that Russell Wilson will start for the Steelers this season, despite the general consensus that he will.
In a recent interview with Football Today, Yates hinted that there's a good chance Justin Fields, not Wilson, will start at quarterback for the team this season.
Russell Wilson might not start the first game as the quarterback, Yates said to host Chris Rose, per the Steeler Depot. Not in the slightest. Additionally, the Steelers' current statements are just words.
Fields will eventually have the opportunity to play, according to Yates, even if it doesn't happen by the team's opening game against the Atlanta Falcons.
“It’s not a certainty that Russell Wilson is a starting quarterback in Week 1,” Yates told host Chris Rose according to the Steeler Depot. “Not a certainty at all. And words are simply words right now from the Steelers.”
“I just think at some point this season they’re going to have to give Justin Fields a look unless Russell Wilson’s playing unbelievable football.”