Russell Wilson is at the top of the depth chart for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
When the team signed Russell Wilson earlier this offseason, it was widely expected that he would ultimately be the team’s starting quarterback this upcoming season, even after the Steelers also brought in former Chicago Bears starter Justin Fields. And the team took a big step toward making that a reality this week.
On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Steelers announced their first depth chart of the preseason and it listed Wilson as the team’s starting quarterback over Justin Fields.
Obviously, the first depth chart of the preseason is not necessarily binding and things could certainly change in the coming weeks leading up to the season, but head coach Mike Tomlin made it very clear that the order on the depth chart is indeed an accurate measure of where the quarterbacks currently stand.
“You guys saw the depth chart that I released yesterday,” Tomlin said during a press conference on Wednesday. “That is real.”
Needless to say, this announcement led to a lot of reactions on social media.
He needs to explain why russ is pole position
— Justin Fields Fan Club (@JustinFieldsFC_) August 7, 2024
That is a huge mistake. Why do you think his beloved Seahawks let him go? Why do you think the Broncos paid him so much just to let him go? And now suddenly this will be 2013 again?
— Translator (@can52309145) August 7, 2024
Russ remains the Steelers QB 1, for now. https://t.co/6aD2GvGR50
— High Point Sports (@HPointSports) August 7, 2024
Another fake QB competition as expected.
SMH— Will Smitty SZN (retire#8 in Teal) (@2MINIHULK) August 7, 2024
Say it LOUDER for the people in the back. There’s no reason to start your 35 year old STARTING QB in a preseason opener coming off of injury. Justin needs the reps, Russ needs rest!!! https://t.co/J9YUr5vwBy
— Rico (@JJMMendez30) August 7, 2024
But last year the depth chart didn’t matter heading into the playoffs I thought. 😜 https://t.co/ufgoWioqXb
— Brian (@Spcbll_1) August 7, 2024
We’ll have to see who ultimately ends up earning the final starting quarterback role over the next few weeks, but it’s pretty clear that Wilson is leading the way.
