In a stunning announcement by coach Mike Tomlin, it seems that Justin Fields is set to take the reins as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback in their upcoming Week 3 showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers. The news comes amidst swirling rumors that Russell Wilson could potentially reclaim his starting position, but Tomlin made it clear that the team is preparing to move forward with Fields at the helm.
“We’re readying ourselves around Justin,” Tomlin told reporters, emphasizing the Steelers’ commitment to Fields as their starting quarterback. “We’ll stay in that mindset until something happens. Hypotheticals are a waste of time.”
Tomlin also indicated that the starting quarterback job would not be up for speculation until Wilson is fully healthy. Wilson has been working his way back from a calf injury sustained during training camp and was limited in practice last week. He will continue to be limited in practice as the Steelers gear up for their next game.
Fields, who has led the Steelers to a 2-0 record in his first two starts this season, showcased his skills in Pittsburgh’s recent 13-6 victory over the Denver Broncos. The young quarterback connected with wide receiver Darnell Washington for his first touchdown pass of the season and finished the game with 117 passing yards on 13-of-20 attempts.
As the Steelers’ quarterback situation unfolds, it seems that Fields will be given the opportunity to shine under center once again. With Wilson’s return timeline uncertain, all eyes will be on Fields as he looks to solidify his role as the team’s starting quarterback moving forward. Stay tuned for more updates as the Steelers prepare to take on the Chargers in Week 3.
