JUSTIN FIELDS NEWS

Justin Fields to start for Steelers as Russell Wilson ailing Justin Fields will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener in Atlanta, the team announced 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday...

SEPTEMBER 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Justin Fields will start for the Steelers with Russell Wilson scratched Wilson’s nagging calf injury caused the Steelers to make Fields the starter at quarterback in Sunday’s season opener in Atlanta against the...

SEPTEMBER 8 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Justin Fields will start for Steelers vs. Falcons Justin Fields will start for the Steelers on Sunday vs. the Falcons as Russell Wilson was ruled out with a calf injury.

SEPTEMBER 8 • CLEVELAND.COM

Drawing Week 1 start Fields will start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Falcons, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Russell Wilson was named the Steelers' starter coming out of the preseason, but he'll be inactive as the third quarterback for the season opener after he picked up a calf injury Thursday and was limited in practice Friday as a result. Though Wilson remained hopeful to play after being listed questionable heading into Sunday, the Steelers are choosing to exercise caution with the veteran signal-caller, opening the door for Fields to start in what will be his Pittsburgh debut. During his previous three seasons with the Bears, Fields was a viable fantasy starter due to his dual-threat abilities, but poor accuracy, turnover issues and a penchant for taking sacks rendered him less valuable from a real-life standpoint. He could be a worthwhile lineup option in Week 1 - especially in superflex formats or leagues that start two quarterbacks - but Fields could be headed back to the bench as soon as Week 2 in Denver with Wilson's calf injury seemingly viewed as a short-term concern.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers 'Likely' To Start Justin Fields Over Injured QB Russell Wilson at Falcons Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) warms up before playing the Houston Texans at...

SEPTEMBER 8 • SUNHERALD.COM

Trending toward Week 1 start Fields is considered "more likely" than Russell Wilson (calf) to start Sunday's season opener versus the Falcons, though the Steelers won't make a decision on a starter until Wilso...

Impact The Steelers named Wilson their starting quarterback following the preseason, but the nine-time Pro Bowler experienced calf tightness this week and was limited in practices Thursday and Friday, making his status for the opener murky. Though Wilson has informed the coaching staff that he thinks he can play through the injury, a decision on his status will likely sit in the hands of the team's training staff. Pittsburgh has a third quarterback on the roster in Kyle Allen, who would be in store for backup duties behind Fields if the Steelers choose to make Wilson inactive ahead of the game's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. While battling Wilson for the starting job during the preseason, Fields suited up for all three of the Steelers' exhibition tilts and completed 19 of 27 pass attempts for 199 yards while taking five sacks and carrying 13 times for 48 yards and fumbling four times (losing none).

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

'Definitely Celebrating!' Rally Behind Freiermuth Russell Wilson and Justin Fields express their excitement for Pat Freiermuth’s contract extension as the tight end looks to thrive in Pittsb...

SEPTEMBER 7 • KANSASCITY.COM

Analysis | Expect to see plenty of Justin Fields in Pittsburgh this season Mike Tomlin chose Russell Wilson as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback, but don’t expect to see Justin Fields stapled to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 7 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Insider Drops Major Update on Steelers' Starting QB For Season Opener Team may have to pivot to new game plan centered around Justin Fields.

SEPTEMBER 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

May need to fill in for Wilson With Russell Wilson dealing with a calf injury, Fields relayed that he took first-team reps during team periods in Friday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

Impact Wilson, who had previously been named the Steelers' starting quarterback, was very limited during Friday's session, per Pryor and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Falcons. While Wilson has expressed a degree of optimism regarding his Week 1 status, if he ends up not being ready to face Atlanta, Fields would be in line to start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is questionable for the opener at Atlanta due to a calf injury

SEPTEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Steelers QB Russell Wilson in question, ex-Bear Justin Fields could start opener The Bears have a major interest in the Steelers' quarterback situation because the sixth-round pick they got for Fields will become a fourth...

SEPTEMBER 6 • SUNTIMES.COM

Could Justin Fields Start for Steelers vs. Falcons? With quarterback Russell Wilson being added to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ injury report Thursday, could Justin Fields get the start against th...

SEPTEMBER 6 • KANSASCITY.COM

Falcons and Steelers head into 2024 looking to put QB issues in the rearview mirror

Two teams that have struggled to fill the most important position on the field are taking another crack at settling their quarterback dilemmas

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the 'angst' as 2024 begins

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of questions to answer as they enter a new season

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers QB Russell Wilson dealing with calf tightness ahead of Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with calf tightness again, putting his status for the season opener at Atlanta in...

SEPTEMBER 5

Kirk Cousins era begins in Atlanta. Steelers start anew with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields

Two teams with new quarterbacks meet in the season opener in Atlanta

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caleb Williams leans on his experience with rookie's debut for Bears approaching

Caleb Williams will lean on his experience as he adjusts to the NFL

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Captain Caleb: Bears select Williams as one of 8 captains ahead of No. 1 pick's debut

Caleb Williams has been winning over the Chicago Bears with his performance on the field as well as his magnetic personality, so much so that the No. 1 overall draft pick will ente...

SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steelers' Justin Fields Issue With Bears Revealed ‘No Trust!’

SEPTEMBER 2 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steelers 'Justin Fields Package' Good Or Bad? Riggs Report Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin teases a potential “Justin Fields Package” for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, but is this good or...

AUGUST 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mike Tomlin sends warning to Atlanta Falcons on Justin Fields' Week 1 role: 'Better be ready' The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to use Justin Fields' legs and create a package for him.

AUGUST 29 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Teases 'Justin Fields Package' vs. Falcons Despite not winning the starting job, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields may still see the field against the Falcons.

AUGUST 29 • SACBEE.COM

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Teases 'Justin Fields Package' vs. Falcons Despite not winning the starting job, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields may still see the field against the Falcons.

AUGUST 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mike Tomlin hints at 'special' Justin Fields role after Russell Wilson wins Steelers QB battle Russell Wilson might’ve emerged the victor in the Steelers’ quarterback battle, but that doesn’t mean Justin Fields will be left completely...

AUGUST 28 • NYPOST.COM