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Steelers Locker Room: Russell Wilson on Taking Over for Justin Fields: ‘We Are in a Tremendous Situation’

From the Steelers Locker Room: Russell Wilson opened up about finally getting his chance and his relationship with Justin Fields.

Alan Saunders |

Updated: Dec 6, 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson runs out of the tunnel for a game against the New York Jets on Oct. 21, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

PITTSBURGH — There was certainly a chance that a day like Sunday was never going to come for Russell Wilson with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wilson missed the first six games of the 2024 season with a calf injury, and Justin Fields led the team to a 4-2 star in his place.

Another coach might not have gone back to the veteran, but Mike Tomlin did. Another young quarterback might not have taken the apparent demotion as professionally and as graciously as Fields has, but he did.

And when Wilson went out and contributed three touchdowns to a 37-15 win over the New York Jets, they celebrated together.