Russell Wilson takes big step toward returning to Steelers

Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before playing the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Quarterback Russell Wilson may soon be able to suit up for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first time.

Wilson was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the season. The quarterback had previously been practicing on a limited basis due to a lingering calf issue.

For the first time in over a month, #Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) was listed as a full participant in practice.

RB Jaylen Warren (knee) returned to practice on a limited basis.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 9, 2024

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin now has a decision to make. Justin Fields has been the starter for Pittsburgh with Wilson hurt, and while he got off to a 3-0 start, the team has now lost two in a row. Plus, Fields has not been completely convincing throughout his run as starter. In five games, he has thrown for 961 yards with five touchdowns and an interception while rushing for three scores.

Before Wilson’s injury flared up, he was viewed as the starter. Tomlin has not explicitly said so, but there is not really any reason to believe that will change now.