Russell Wilson will see action for the first time in a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform in the second week of the preseason. Head coach Mike Tomlin said the veteran quarterback will be the starter against the Buffalo Bills “if he doesn’t have any setbacks.”
“Russ is scheduled to participate if he doesn’t have any setbacks,” Tomlin said. “It’s been a good week, he’s participated in all the practices. With each passing day he’s having fewer issues.”
Former Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos player suffered a calf injury during pre-training camp conditioning exercises. Because of this, Justin Fields was the starter against the Houston Texans.
The North Carolina State graduate is a 12-year veteran with nine Pro Bowl berths. For his career, Wilson has thrown for 43,653 yards with 334 touchdowns and 106 interceptions.
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The starters will play four series against Buffalo
During the preseason, most veterans with roster spots secured tend to rest and see little game action. However, Tomlin hopes to increase the load on his starting players in the second preseason game.
“The first team, offensive and defensive, played two series last week“But this week things can change based on what we see, if they are effective and productive. Now we will go with a four series mentality”.
After facing the Bills, The Steelers will finish the preseason by visiting Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions on August 28. His first match of regular season it will be against the Atlanta Falcons on September 8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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