At one point last week, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport indicated that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin planned to use quarterback Justin Fields in Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson started out slowly against the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football and heard the boos from the home crowd as a result.

An NFL insider noted that "people" around the league have speculated the Pittsburgh Steelers benched Justin Fields due to his trade clause.

After a solid start to his tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Justin Fields' time as the starter could be coming to an end as soon as

Despite this strong performance, Fields was benched in favor of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, who returned from a calf injury. Wilson, signed by the Steelers after being released by the Broncos, led the team to a victory in Week 7 against the New York Jets, reigniting a debate about Pittsburgh's quarterback situation.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson addressed his relationship with Justin Fields after his 2024 season debut on October 20.

The 35-year-old Wilson started 15 games for the Denver Broncos last season and threw for 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions while registering a 98.0 passer rating. It was an improvement from a disappointing 2022 campaign in which he tossed a career-low 16 touchdowns in 15 games and logged a career-worst 84.4 passer rating.

Pittsburgh is off to a 4-2 start in the 2024 NFL season. Here's why the Steelers are making a change at quarterback in Week 7.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly made their quarterback decision for the Week 7 game against the New York Jets. The team had to choose between quarterbacks Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, but the decision has reportedly been made.