Russell Wilson’s relationship with Justin Fields predates their time shared with the Steelers, and, he says, will postdate it, too. Both quarterbacks are on new teams this season—even if they will play in the same stadium—but Wilson made it clear recently that he still has Fields’ back.
“Justin [Fields] is my guy. I’ve been able to connect with Justin since he was at Ohio State”, Wilson said on 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony. “Always rooting for him. And his family I’ve gotten close to, too, a little bit. Obviously, sharing the same room, just to be a mentor for him and to be able to connect.