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Steelers QB Russell Wilson will 'probably' be active and back up Justin Fields against the Raiders
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson will “probably” be active for the first time this season on Sunday in Las Vegas, head coach Mike Tomlin said Friday. Wilson practiced fully all week and is nearing a return from a calf injury that's forced him to...
Steelers visit Raiders at a pivotal moment for both teams
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders host the Steelers on Sunday at a pivotal moment for both clubs. Las Vegas has a 2-3 record, a new starting quarterback in Aidan O'Connell, a star wide receiver in Davante Adams who may get traded, a slew of injuries and a challenging stretch of games. ...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson says he's ready to get back to work as balky calf injury improves
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson believes he's ready to get back to work. What exactly that work might look like, not even he knows. Though the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback took some reps with the Pittsburgh Steelers starting offense this week for the first time since aggravating...
Big Ten has become a landing zone for transfer quarterbacks
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Bret Bielema was at the forefront of the graduate transfer game in 2011 when the NCAA passed a new rule that allowed athletes in all sports to transfer and gain immediate eligibility without a waiver as long as they were enrolled in graduate school. Needing...
Rookie Bo Nix stands up to Sean Payton and stakes his claim as the leader of the red-hot Broncos
DENVER (AP) — Rookie Bo Nix did something Russell Wilson never did last year, hollering back at Sean Payton as he erupted over his quarterback going off-script. The sideline interaction came as the Broncos' offense retreated to the sideline after an open Tony Franklin dropped a...
Steelers have cooled after their hot start and coach Mike Tomlin faces a choice at QB
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields paused, trying to think of the right words. When they didn't come, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t think we’re one of those teams looking for an identity,” Fields said following a 20-17 loss to Dallas that...
Micah Parsons inactive for Cowboys while Steelers have depth issues at RB with Warren, Patterson out
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons missed a game for the first time in his NFL career because of injury when he sat out Sunday night against Pittsburgh due to a high ankle sprain. The Cowboys made Parsons inactive while he recovers from the ankle injury...
Steelers and Cowboys are hurting in different ways heading into prime-time showdown
Dallas (2-2) at Pittsburgh (3-1) Sunday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Cowboys lead 17-16 Against the spread: Cowboys 2-2; Steelers 3-1 Last meeting: Steelers beat Cowboys 24-19 on Nov. 8,...
The Cowboys and Steelers meet in a game between two teams at an early season crossroads
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields has done just about everything right while filling in for Russell Wilson. He's largely avoided mistakes. He's evolved from game manager to difference-maker. And he's done it with an inherent calm that's quickly won over his teammates. ...
Russell Wilson ramps it up in Steelers practice but still no timetable on the QB's return
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson is back to practicing at full speed. When the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback will get back to actually playing is another matter. And the eventual answer might have little do to with his health. While Wilson stressed Thursday the...
