Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has not announced whether Justin Fields or Russell Wilson will start against the New York Jets. On Friday, he said he has made his decision but was going to keep his choice “in-house.”
For how long? No one knows, but Tomlin’s pick to start Sunday night at MetLife Stadium is apparently Wilson, according to wide receiver George Pickens.
Pickens said Friday that he has been working extra with Wilson after practice this week “more than usual because this is his first start,” per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor.
George Pickens said he’s been putting in extra work with QB Russell Wilson after practice – more than usual – “because this is his first start.” pic.twitter.com/6rlQSBU8Hj
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) October 18, 2024
It was only a matter of time before Tomlin would turn to Wilson. He said the veteran quarterback was in “pole position” for the starter’s job back …