Pittsburgh Steelers: List of inactive players: Latest on Russell Wilson's injury status and availability

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released their list of inactive players ahead of their kickoff against the Los Angeles Chargers at 1 p.m. ET. The Week 3 game will be the Steelers' first home game of the season.

The Steelers can expect a full stadium after an excellent start to the 2024 season. Pittsburgh is 2-0 this season and has wins over the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos. Justin Fields started as quarterback in the Steelers’ first two games.

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Now he will make his third consecutive start this season. Fellow Steelers player Russell Wilson is still recovering from a calf injury that has hampered him since the start of training camp. It is unclear who will start at quarterback for the Steelers once Wilson returns.

Head coach of the Steelers Mike Tomlin might be especially hesitant to use Wilson given Fields' early success this season. Through two games, Fields has completed 30 of his 43 (69.8%) pass attempts for 271 yards and a touchdown without throwing a single interception.

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Inactive Pittsburgh Steelers players:

QB Russell Wilson (3rd quarterback)
WR Roman Wilson
CB Darius Rush
FS Terrell Edmunds
OG Isaac Seumalo
TE MyCole Pruitt

Inactive Los Angeles Chargers players:

WR Joshua Palmer
LB Junior Colson
CB Tarheeb Still
RB Kimani Vidal
OIL Jordan McFadden
DL Justin Eboigbe

Rex Ryan comments on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback dilemma

Despite Wilson's illustrious resume, several NFL analysts believe the Steelers should hold on to Fields as quarterback until he gives them a reason not to.

“Look, nothing against Russell Wilson because he's not healthy right now. So the decision is easy,” Rex Ryan said of the situation and believes Fields should move forward. “I've always called this guy the future because I love the ability of this guy here. But the future is a whole series of nows, and right now he's allowed to play again, he's allowed to play again, and I thought in the offseason it was by far the best trade, during the season, for nothing. A sixth-round pick, which was absolutely insane.

“Look, I understand when he came into the league he was a better athlete as a quarterback, so what? That was the same with Steve Young, you know what I mean? That was the same with Randall Cunningham. And you know what? They can still get better. These guys have a tendency to get better. If this guy suddenly strikes, you've got a superstar on your hands.”

The Steelers and Chargers face off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live on CBS.