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Tomlin: Russell Wilson Has ‘Pole Position’ In QB Battle, Justin Fields Will Compete When ‘Appropriate’

The Pittsburgh Steelers shook up their entire quarterback room this offseason. Mitch Trubisky, Kenny Pickett, and Mason Rudolph are gone. Trubisky back in Buffalo, Pickett traded to Philadelphia, Rudolph in Tennessee. In their place are Russell Wilson, signed to a one-year deal, and Justin Fields, traded for light compensation. It’s the most radical shift the Steelers have had at the position in decades. Now that the team knows the “who” of which names will make up the top of the depth char, there’s just one question left.

Who will start?

Speaking to local reporters in Orlando, Florida ahead of this week’s Owners Meetings, Mike Tomlin indicated Wilson has “pole position” to begin the offseason.