Russell Wilson injury update: Pittsburgh Steelers plan to start QB Sunday vs. Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) plan to give quarterback Russell Wilson first-team reps in practice this week, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said that the 35-year-old is in consideration to start over Justin Fields in this Sunday’s Week 7 home contest against the New York Jets (2-4), though he did not officially announce a quarterback change.

“Last week we were scheduled for Russ to work in totality,” Tomlin said, via Mark Kaboly. “He did that. Over the course of the week, I got comfortable with his ability to display his health. Now, it’s about knocking the rust off. He did some of that last week, and he is in consideration this week. We’ll see where that leads us. Both guys at the quarterback position are scheduled to work tomorrow. We’ll just walk it day by day. All geared towards putting ourselves in the best position to win the football game.”

Wilson, fully healed from the calf injury he sustained on the eve of training camp and reaggravated just days before the season opener, was active for the first time in 2024 during Sunday’s 32-13 Week 6 road win over the Las Vegas Raiders (2-4).

Russell Wilson in line to start in Week 7?

Wilson served as the backup to Fields, who started the first six games of the season and has the Steelers atop the AFC North alongside the Baltimore Ravens (4-2). While Fields has shown improvement from his time with the Chicago Bears (4-2), the offense has largely struggled as a whole.

Pittsburgh ranks as the No. 26 ranked offense in the NFL, averaging just 298.3 yards per game. The defense has led the way, surrendering only 14.3 points per game. Fields has thrown for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and one interception on 66.3% passing. His legs have bailed out the Steelers at times, as he has rushed for 231 yards and five scores.