Wilson off injury report, expected to back up Fields

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is off the injury report for the first time this season, the team announced Friday.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said earlier in the day that Wilson was "probably going to be active as the No. 2 quarterback" behind Justin Fields for Sunday's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor.

The 35-year-old quarterback was a full participant in practice in all three sessions this week.

"Like what I've seen out here, but health and rust are two different things," Tomlin said Friday. "I thought he had a good week displaying his health, his ability to protect himself. Now it's just the process of getting reacclimated to the ball."

Wilson was initially named the Steelers' starting quarterback for 2024 before aggravating a calf injury prior to the team's season opener. He's been inactive for the first five games, with Fields leading the squad to a 3-2 start.

In five starts, Fields has completed 67.6% of his passes for five touchdowns and one interception. He's also rushed for three touchdowns.

After losing two in a row, Pittsburgh is attempting to get back to winning football against Las Vegas.