Justin Fields to Start Steelers’ Season Opener
Justin Fields will be getting his opportunity to be quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers much sooner than later, as he will start the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
At the beginning of training camp, Russell Wilson dealt with a calf injury, which obviously limited his participation. Despite playing in the last two preseason games, Wilson re-injured the calf during Thursday’s practice.
On Friday, Fields worked out with the first team wide receivers, which seemed to provide an indication that he was going to get the reps to start.
The combination of a disgruntled Kenny Pickett, as well as the Chicago Bears planning to take Caleb Williams #1 overall in this year’s draft, resulted in Justin Fields being traded to Pittsburgh.
Fields started 13 games for the Bears last season, throwing for 2,562 yards, while posting a 16-9 TD/INT ratio, and a passer rating of 86.3. Deemed the fastest QB in the league, Fields also ran for 657 yards, along with four touchdowns.