Steelers QB Justin Fields Unexpectedly Added to Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Updates: Quarterback Justin Fields was an unexpected addition to the injury report on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields during practice on Oct. 10, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields was unexpectedly added to the team’s injury report on Sunday with a hamstring injury. Fields had been a full participant in practice all week, but team spokesman Burt Lauten announced on Sunday that Fields had been added to the team’s injury report and is considered questionable to play on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants.

The Steelers generally hold a team walkthrough the day before a game. The exact circumstances of Fields’ injury have not been reported.

Russell Wilson is expected to make his second consecutive start at quarterback for the Steelers after he himself finally returned last week from a preseason calf injury. Fields dressed as the backup to Wilson but did not play in last Sunday’s Steelers victory over the New York Jets. If Fields is unable to dress, Kyle Allen would serve as the team’s backup quarterback. Allen made one appearance while Wilson was out, playing two snaps while Fields was checked for a concussion in the team’s Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers do not have a fourth quarterback, either on their active roster or on their practice squad.

In six games as the Steelers’ starter, Fields completed 106 of 160 passes (66.3%) for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns, one interception and a 93.9 passer rating. He also rushed 55 times for 231 yards and five scores. He is tied for seventh in the NFL in rushing touchdowns and is first among non-running backs.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields, Russell Wilson

PITTSBURGH STEELERS INJURY REPORT

Player Injury Date  Prognosis Roster Status
QB Justin Fields Hamstring Oct. 27 TBD Active, FP on Sat., QUES vs. NYG
DT Keeanu Benton Calf Oct. 23 TBD Active, FP on Sat., IN vs. NYG
SS DeShon Elliott Back Oct. 23 TBD Active, FP on Sat., IN vs. NYG
CB Donte Jackson AC sprain Oct. 18 Day to day Active, FP on Sat., IN vs. NYG
DT Montravius Adams Knee Oct. 18 Four weeks Injured reserve
CB Anthony Averett TBD Oct. 17 TBD Practice squad IR
WR Roman Wilson Hamstring Oct. 17 Day to day Active, DNP on Sat., OUT vs. NYG
C Zach Frazier Ankle Oct. 13 Week to week Active, DNP on Sat., OUT vs. NYG
FS Damontae Kazee Ankle Oct. 6 Day to day Active, FP on Sat., IN vs. NYG
DE DeMarvin Leal Neck/stinger Oct. 6 Out for season Injured reserve
OLB Nick Herbig Right hamstring Oct. 6 Week to week Active, DNP on Sat., OUT vs. NYG
RB Cordarrelle Patterson Ankle Sept. 29 Day to day Active, LP on Sat., OUT vs. NYG
RG James Daniels Achilles Sept. 29 Out for season Injured reserve
CB Cory Trice Jr. Hamstring Sept. 22 Week to week Injured reserve
RT Troy Fautanu Right knee dislocation Sept. 20 Regular season Injured reserve
WR Ben Skowronek Shoulder Sept. 15 Week to week Injured reserve
LB Tyler Matakevich Left hamstring Sept. 15 Week to week IR-DFR 10/23, LP on Sat., OUT vs. NYG
P Cameron Johnston Right knee Sept. 8 Out for season Injured reserve
SS Ryan Watts Neck/stinger Aug. 24 Out for season Injured reserve
DL Logan Lee Calf Aug. 20 Week to week Injured reserve
OT Dylan Cook Lisfranc, left foot Aug. 17 Week to week IR-DFR 10/17, FP on Sat., OUT vs. NYG
C Nate Herbig Torn rotator cuff Aug. 14 Out for season Injured reserve
OLB David Perales Left MCL tear July 31 Out for season Injured reserve 
ILB Cole Holcomb Left knee surgery Nov. 2, 2023 Week to week PUP/reserve
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