Quarterback Justin Fields will make his third consecutive begin right now against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Steelers dwelling opener.
While Fields is ready to play, fellow quarterback Russell Wilson would be the third quarterback right now, nonetheless coping with the calf damage that has hampered him because the begin of coaching camp.
Wilson was upbeat speaking about his progress, seeing enchancment in himself as time passes.
“I'm definitely gaining ground,” mentioned Wilson. “I really feel good. I used to be capable of do extra work, so getting higher each day.
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Wilson mentioned the important thing for him is to observe the trail the medical doctors and athletic trainers have for him and to proceed to do no matter work he is ready to do.
“I'm doing everything I can, physically every day, every morning, every night just to make sure that I can be ready to go, and we'll know when I'm ready, and I'm getting close,” mentioned Wilson. “We have a whole plan. We're following the plan. I don't want to get into details of the plan, but we're following that.”
Tight finish MyCole Pruitt was held out of apply all week and can also be inactive with a knee damage. With Pruitt coping with the knee damage, the Steelers elevated tight finish Rodney Williams from the apply squad to the 53-man roster.
And Williams is hoping his quantity is known as on Sunday.
“You always have to be extremely prepared,” mentioned Williams. “You must at all times be ready since you by no means know. Guys may get sick on the day of the sport, they usually name you up. Just taking each psychological rep I can and ensuring if my quantity is known as, I'm prepared.
“It's a chance for me to prove myself and continue to prove that I belong in this league and make a name for myself.”
Williams mentioned the preseason has been useful for him the previous few years, offering him the chance to become involved in the passing recreation.
“The preseason helps a lot, especially for guys like me,” mentioned Williams. “In my role, it's where we get the most reps, get the ball the most. I take those preseason games very seriously because they kind of help me prepare for this moment here.”
On Saturday, the Steelers positioned No. 1 decide Troy Fautanu on the Reserve/Injured List. With Fautanu out, it will likely be Broderick Jones who will get the beginning at proper sort out right now.
The Steelers elevated offensive lineman John Leglue and cornerback James Pierre from the apply squad to the Active/Inactive Roster for the sport and each will probably be lively.
Leglue returned to the Steelers apply squad this 12 months after spending the 2023 season with the Atlanta Falcons. Leglue was first signed to the Steelers apply squad in 2020, spending two seasons with the staff and showing in six video games in 2021.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent, signing with the Denver Broncos following the 2019 NFL Draft. He was launched by the Broncos following the 2019 coaching camp and was signed to the New Orleans Saints apply squad. The Green Bay Packers signed Leglue off the Saints apply squad in 2019. He additionally hung out with the Tennessee Titans.
Pierre was initially signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft out of Florida Atlantic. He has performed in 66 profession video games, with six begins in three seasons. He has recorded 59 tackles, together with 52 solo stops, eight passes defensed, two interceptions and a pressured fumble. He additionally has 35 particular groups tackles.
Receiver Roman Wilson hoped this was the week he lastly will get on the sphere, however that's being delayed as he's additionally inactive. Wilson has missed most of coaching camp, the preseason and common season up to now coping with an ankle damage.
“Every day I come in this building and do what I can to get ready for the game,” mentioned Wilson. “I simply come in right here and apply exhausting and do what I've to do someday at a time.
“Every day I come in right here I really feel like I get just a little bit higher. That's all I can give attention to, having perspective, simply getting higher each day.
“Definitely, I want to play. I just want to play. God has a plan for me, and I've got to let it take its course. Whatever it is, I hope it's a good one.”
For the Chargers, quarterback Justin Herbert is lively.
The full list of inactives is under.
