Wilson is not a terrible quarterback by any means. Despite his falling out of favor with Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton at the end of 2023, Wilson still secured 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He could easily get the Steelers' offense to a new level, and if he doesn't — Fields will be waiting to jump back into action.

In Pittsburgh this week—and indeed for months now—the headlines have been dominated by the debate between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Wilson has not played a down for the Steelers as he nurses a calf injury suffered shortly before the beginning of the regular season.