Former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is slated to be the Pittsburgh Steelers backup this season, but with Russell Wilson again dealing with a calf problem, could the door be opened for Fields to be under center Sunday?
According to Steelers head coach Mike TomlinWilson was limited in Thursday’s practice because of the calf problem, which affects the same muscle he injured during his first fitness test in training camp this summer.
Tomlin told reporters Wilson would undergo further evaluation, leaving his status for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons in doubt.
The Steelers are expected to announce their final injury report on Friday before traveling to Atlanta for the contest.
If Wilson can’t go, Fields would likely be under center for Sunday’s game against Atlanta. Steelers acquired Fields from the Bears in a March trade. The Bears received a sixth-round pick in the trade, but that pick could be upgraded to a fourth-round pick if Fields plays 51% of the Steelers’ snaps this season.
Wilson was called the team’s starting quarterback in late Augustand was elected captain before the team’s opening match.