The Pittsburgh Steelers are seemingly in no rush to start . Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that this week. The quarterback has only managed to participate in limited fashion and has been sidelined for all four of Pittsburgh’s games while he reaggravated on September 5.
Even when Wilson is back to 100% health, however, Tomlin conceded it is not a foregone conclusion that he will reclaim the starting job. In relief of the 35-year-old, has while completing 77-of-109 passes 830 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He’s additionally rushed 38 times for 145 yards and three touchdowns.
"There's a potential for that, but we're not there, as I stand here today," Tomlin said when asked if Fields' strong showing thus far has made Wilson’s health irrelevant in the decision over which quarterback will start. As for whether or not Fields’ performance could at some point affect the Steelers’ recovery timeline for Wilson, Tomlin added: "It potentially could, but it has not to this point. The guiding factor for us at this point is the amount of ball that we have in front of us, how early we are in this process.
That's probably been one of the significant variables in terms of our approach to his rehabilitation." While Wilson continues to inch closer to full strength, Tomlin confirmed that Fields is expected to make his fifth start of the season against the Dallas Cowboys at home. "It seems like [Wilson] is in a place where his participatio.
