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? Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw would stick with Justin Fields at quarterback.
“[Field’s] played well enough to keep the job, in my opinion.” Bradshaw told TMZ Sports. “I think [Justin’s] played really good. He’s such a great athlete, he can throw, and I think he just fits the team he has right now.”
Russell Wilson is seemingly poised to step in as #Steelers starting quarterback this week vs. the #Jets, despite Pittsburgh's 4-2 start w/ Justin Fields.
We asked Terry Bradshaw who should be the QB1. The 4x Super Bowl champ left no doubt — "[Field's] played well enough to keep… pic.twitter.com/WMZi1ciUqA— michael j. babcock (@mikejbabcock) October 17, 2024
? Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith also thinks Justin Fields should remain the Steelers’ starting quarterback.
"He just adds a different dimension."
Alex Smith on why @Steelers QB Justin Fields should stay the starter in Pittsburgh.
📻 https://t.co/kDbLh5bBT0#Steelers | #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/BEksV4Pbik
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) October 17, 2024
? Baltimore Police announced an arrest warrant for 24-year-old John Callis in connection to an assault that was captured on video following the Ravens-Commanders game. Callis was seen on video assaulting two males who had on Commanders jerseys. He is currently wanted for first-degree aggravated assault and three counts of second-degree assault.
Wanted On A Warrant
In reference to the brutal assault that occurred on Oct. 13, in the 1000 blk of S. Charles St., a warrant has been issued for the arrest of 24 y/o John Callis, of Baltimore. Callis was seen on video assaulting two males following an NFL game, and is currently… pic.twitter.com/rhsxn70DrZ
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) October 17, 2024
? Steelers running back Najee Harris enters Sunday night’s matchup against the New York Jets ranked eighth among running backs in forced missed tackles, according to Pro Football Focus. The Jets defense ranks first in missed tackle rate, making this an ideal matchup for Harris to pick up yards after contact.
? According to The Action Network, the Jets have lost 19 in a row of their next game after facing the Buffalo Bills.
STEELERS NOW CONTENT FROM Oct. 17
Browns Moving to New Domed Stadium in Cleveland Suburbs
Najee Harris Supports Justin Fields in Appeared Benching: ‘We Got Your Back’
Two Injured Steelers Starters Practice in Full on Thursday
Beleaguered Steelers Rookie Suffers another Injury
Steelers Get Significant Reinforcement on Offensive Line
Steelers OC Arthur Smith Praises Justin Fields for Being a True Pro
Steelers Afternoon Drive: Love for Fields, Who is Calling Offensive Shots?
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