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Fowler: J.J. Wilcox Could Be In The Mix To Start In 2018

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There’s a headline that should catch your attention. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, safety J.J. Wilcox may not only return this upcoming season, he could be a starter. Here’s what Fowler tweeted out earlier Friday.

Source says Steelers informed J.J. Wilcox of their interest in him returning, expected to have chance to play more snaps and possibly start. Was out of rotation after trade from TB last year.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 9, 2018

Reported last week from combine team has expressed interest in Wilcox returning. Not penciled in as starter, obv, lot of moving parts, possibly draft pick, but he'll likely have a chance to play unless team changes course.