Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is set to make his season debut as the backup to Justin Fields against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to coach Mike Tomlin. Wilson, who has been inactive due to a calf injury since the start of the season, has had a full week of practice and has shown signs of readiness to return to the field.
Tomlin expressed optimism about Wilson’s health and ability to protect himself during practice, but emphasized the importance of reacclimating to game speed. Despite being named the starter after training camp, Wilson’s injury setback led to him being sidelined for the first five games of the season.
However, after a week of full participation in practice, Wilson has been officially listed without an injury designation for the upcoming game against the Raiders. Tomlin highlighted Wilson’s progress and acknowledged the positive trajectory in his recovery.
Wilson, in his interactions with the media, maintained a cautious yet confident approach towards his return, focusing on preparing his mind and contributing to the team’s success. He downplayed concerns about rust accumulation from missing full-team practice sessions, citing his involvement in other practice drills as sufficient preparation.
In addition to Wilson’s potential return, the Steelers could see running back Jaylen Warren back in action against the Raiders. Warren, who has been dealing with a knee injury and missed the past two games, has shown improvement in practice and is now listed as questionable for the upcoming game.
Tomlin praised Warren’s progress and expressed optimism about his availability for Sunday’s matchup. With Wilson likely to be active as the backup quarterback and Warren’s possible return to the backfield, the Steelers are looking to bolster their roster and make an impact against the Raiders. The team’s depth and resilience will be tested as they aim to secure a victory in the upcoming game.
