Russell Wilson Returns To Practice Tuesday

Russell Wilson Returns To Practice Tuesday

3 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) returned to a full practice at training camp on Tuesday after being sidelined with a minor calf injury for over a week. With Wilson sidelined the last week-plus, backup Justin Fields had plenty of opportunities to impress the coaching staff while working with the first-team offense. Fields was up and down for the most part, although Wilson's injury has opened the door for this to become more of a QB competition than it was earlier this offseason. Wilson and Fields alternated reps on Tuesday and figure to both play in the preseason opener this Friday against the Houston Texans. Wilson may still be in "pole" position for the starting gig in Pittsburgh to open the 2024 regular season, but Fields could easily flip the script if he outplays the 35-year-old veteran throughout the preseason.

Source: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor