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Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they settled their quarterback competition when coach Mike Tomlin anointed Russell Wilson the starter for Sunday's opener in Atlanta. Turns out, maybe not. The Steelers listed Wilson as “questionable” for Week 1...
Falcons and Steelers head into 2024 looking to put QB issues in the rearview mirror
ATLANTA (AP) — Two teams that have struggled to fill the most important position on the field are taking another crack at settling their quarterback dilemmas. For the Atlanta Falcons, $180 million man Kirk Cousins has been handed the keys to the offense. For the Pittsburgh...
Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the 'angst' as 2024 begins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin is not seeking comfort. And the NFL's longest-tenured head coach isn't willing to give it either. Not to his players. Not to his bosses. Or anybody else for that matter. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers — at the mandate of team president...
Kirk Cousins era begins in Atlanta. Steelers start anew with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields
Pittsburgh (10-8) at Atlanta (7-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 3. Series record: Steelers lead 15-2-1. Last meeting: Steelers beat Falcons 19-16 on Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. Steelers offense:...
Steelers QB Russell Wilson dealing with calf tightness as Week 1 trip to Atlanta looms
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is dealing with calf tightness again, putting his status for Sunday's opener at Atlanta in question. Coach Mike Tomlin said Wilson was limited in practice on Thursday. The 35-year-old spent a significant portion of...
Caleb Williams leans on his experience with rookie's debut for Bears approaching
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams understands he needs to be a quick study. For that, the prized rookie will lean on his experience. The Chicago Bears host the Tennessee Titans in their season-opener on Sunday and the spotlight that's been shining on the quarterback drafted...
Captain Caleb: Bears select Williams as one of 8 captains ahead of No. 1 pick's debut
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Williams has been winning over the Chicago Bears with his performance on the field as well as his magnetic personality, so much so that the No. 1 overall draft pick will enter his rookie season as a team captain. The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner from...
Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to let Russell Wilson cook. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the nine-time Pro Bowler as the starter on Wednesday, putting an end to a largely perfunctory quarterback competition with Justin Fields in which the 35-year-old Wilson held...
Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (10-8) EXPECTATIONS: The franchise has essentially been running in place for nearly a decade, and the angst of being “good but not good enough” is growing, so much so that a team known for its stability made a handful of dramatic — by Steelers' standards...
QB starters Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix lead list of NFL rookies to watch in 2024
Three rookie quarterbacks drafted in the first round are set to start on opening day with Chicago's Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels of Washington and Bo Nix for Denver. If that sounds familiar, it is. Happened last year with three of the first four picks — Carolina's Bryce Young,...
