Russell Wilson ‘in consideration’ to start against the Jets in return from calf injury

Wilson has yet to play for the Steelers this season, with Justin Fields starting each of the first five games for Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson’s time may be fast approaching in Pittsburgh.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Wilson is “in consideration” to be the starting quarterback when the Steelers (4-2) host the New York Jets (2-4) on Sunday night. The 35-year-old nine-time Pro Bowler has spent the past six weeks recovering from a calf injury he aggravated a couple of days before the season opener.

While Tomlin stressed that Justin Fields “has been really good” while filling in for Wilson and the

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