Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Justin Fields is taking over starting duties with Russell Wilson dealing with injury.
The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off something the NFL didn't think would be possible. The team signed former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wison and traded for former Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields.More news: Steelers News: GM Pushes Back Against Rumors That Justin Fields Is StrugglingAcquiring both Wilson and Fields catapulted the quarterback room from being one of the most questionable to one of the best situations in the league.
Though this calf issue might be minor, it can also lead to a favorable situation for Fields.Coach Tomlin has made it clear that Wilson is the frontrunner for the starting job, but he is not going to hand him the job. Tomlin stated back in March that Wilson was in the 'pole position' to win the starting job. That means he has the inside track on the job, but Fields could still come from behind and pass him, according to the analogy of racing.
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