For the primary 5 weeks of the season, Mike Tomlin didn’t have to decide on between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, however the Steelers coach lastly needed to title a beginning quarterback.
Wilson returned to practice this week as a full participant for the primary time since he suffered a calf damage in the course of the preseason. Tomlin confirmed on Friday that the veteran can be lively for Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders and would be the backup to Fields.
Tomlin nonetheless discovered a approach to play coy, nonetheless. He emphasised that Wilson must get again in control after lacking a lot time.
“I assumed he had a great week. He’s confirmed his well being, now it’s only a matter of knocking the rust off,” Tomlin mentioned. “He’s most likely gonna be lively because the No. 2 quarterback. I like what I’ve seen out right here. However, once more, well being and rust are two various things.”