Steelers legend 'would absolutely not even think about' replacing Justin Fields with Russell Wilson

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-2 with Justin Fields under center, but the rumor mill says that his time as a starter just might be up.

Reports circulated on Tuesday that Russell Wilson was going to take first-team reps this week, a tell-tale sign that he would be starting this weekend.

Wilson won the starting job over Fields in training camp, but a calf injury ahead of the season opener put him on the shelf.

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Russell Wilson #3 looks on alongside Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Fields, who was traded by the Chicago Bears, then got a second chance, and he delivered. The Steelers are tied for first in their division, mostly in part due to their top-notch defense, but Fields' 66.3 completion percentage is a career-high, and he's turned the ball over just twice.

Wilson does provide much more upside in the passing game, but he also wasn't released by the Denver Broncos before his extension even kicked in by accident.

Thus, with Pittsburgh's success, Ben Roesthlisberger says if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

"I would absolutely not even think about taking him out of the game right now. I would keep him in there, Even if he has a bad game, I would keep him in there," Roethlisberger said recently." Right now, they're rolling…I think he's playing well enough, he's doing enough, with his legs especially, making things happen, creating."

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) runs for a touchdown against the Las Vegas