For the first five weeks of the season, Mike Tomlin did not have to choose between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, but the Steelers coach finally had to name a starting quarterback.
Wilson returned to practice this week as a full participant for the first time since he suffered a calf injury during the preseason. Tomlin confirmed on Friday that the veteran will be active for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders and will be the backup to Fields.
Tomlin still found a way to play coy, however. He emphasized that Wilson needs to get back up to speed after missing so much time.
“I thought he had a good week. He’s proven his health, now it’s just a matter of knocking the rust off,” Tomlin said. “He’s probably gonna be active as the No. 2 quarterback. I like what I’ve seen out here. But, again, health and rust are two different things.”
