The Pittsburgh Steelers have retooled their offense during the 2024 offseason They traded away both Kenny Pickett and Diontae Johnson, and brought in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to fill out their quarterback room.
The former Seahawks and Broncos signal-caller will be vying with 2021 first-round draft pick Justin Fields during training camp.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson in free agency and then proceeded to swing a trade with the Chicago Bears to acquire Justin Fields, completely changing their quarterback room.
It was only a month ago that Steelers general manager Omar Khan was talking up Kenny Pickett as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback. Khan was in Indianapolis to watch hundreds of prospects show off their skills at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Broncos General Manager George Paton took a big chance when he traded a boatload of players and draft picks to the Seahawks for Russell Wilson. Paton then took another big chance when he gave Wilson a huge contract extension.
After the whole Russell Wilson fiasco, the Denver Broncos officially moved on from the quarterback this offseason. With that, the franchise looks forward
The Denver Broncos will take on an $85 million hit in dead money on its salary cap over the next two seasons because of Russell Wilson’s release. It’s without a doubt one of the worst trades and contracts in the history of the NFL.
Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos released Russell Wilson earlier this month in a move that everyone knew was coming. At the NFL’s Annual League Meeting on Monday, Payton spoke about cutting Wilson and on the team’s quarterback situation moving forward.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to unveil arguably the most fascinating quarterback room in the NFL this season, with a potential battle for the starting job between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields looming this summer.
Sean Payton won his only Super Bowl as head coach when Drew Brees was his quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Since then, several quarterbacks have walked through the doors of teams he has managed, but none of them came close to holding a candle to the 13-time Pro Bowler.
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin told reporters at the Owners Meeting in Orlando that Russell Wilson is in “pole position” to start for the team in 2024, but Justin Fields will “have the opportunity to compete” when he’s ready. “We’ve been very transparent about the pecking order, at least to start,” Tomlin said, via ESPN.com.
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has two starter-quality quarterbacks on his roster, but only one can start. Tomlin offered some insight Sunday on newcomers Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, Tomlin's potential starters after the team traded Kenny Pickett.
Following the offseason transformation of the franchise's quarterback room, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin explained why veteran Russell Wilson will get the first shot at being the No. 1 guy over Justin Fields.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday that Russell Wilson has the “pole position” ahead of Justin Fields on the team’s quarterback pecking order.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new quarterback room with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields instead of Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, and Mason Rudolph.
Signing Russell Wilson, a nine−time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl winning quarterback, for the league minimum made the Steelers the premium bargain shopper in NFL free agency.
Star quarterback Russell Wilson lost money on a pricey asset when he left the Denver Broncos in the offseason. Wilson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers near the start of free agency in March.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made waves with the signing of former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal at the veteran minimum. While the news sparked excitement, some harbored reservations due to Wilson's struggles in Denver.
ESPN's Brooke Pryor is the latest insider to suggest that veteran Russell Wilson will enter Steelers training camp above Justin Fields on the quarterback depth chart.
In some ways, it marks a fitting end to Wilson’s time in Denver.
The curious case of Russell Wilson continues to spark conversation and debate as the 13th-year veteran continues his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wilson may have to fight to hold onto at least his spot atop the depth chart through the preseason.
Appearing on The Herd with Colin Cowherd on Tuesday, Nick Wright of FS1 expressed that he’s not fond of Russell Wilson. He thinks the 35-year-old quarterback is washed and that Justin Fields will take over as the starter by Week 7 or Week 8.
The Steelers signed Russell Wilson for the veteran minimum. He will play for a cheap $1.2 million this season. But Pittsburgh plans to sign him to a longer term contract.
The Steelers have moved their chips closer to the middle of the table for the 2024 season with the addition of former Broncos and Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly committed to Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback.
When the Denver Broncos acquired quarterback Russell Wilson via trade back in March 2022, the euphoria was mixed with unbridled optimism, creating a heady cocktail for fans and media alike.
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