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Former Seahawks quarterback Ru sell Wilson Austin Johnson Jersey is entering his third act in the NFL this season. After the shocking trade that sent him to the Broncos two and a half years ago, Wilson surprisingly bombed in a bad way and was eventually cut despite Denver having to take on a dead money hit of eleventy bajillion dollars.That enabled the Steelers to and even in a diminished form he's a ma sive upgrade over what Pittsburgh got out of the game's most important postiion last season. Yesterday the team revealed its first unofficial depth chart ahead of Friday night's preseason game against the Texans and at QB.That may not be the case for long, because the Steelers are having a legitimate quarterback competition, which head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed today. With Wilson currently sidelined by a calf injury, Justin Fields will start against Houston. HC Mike Tomlin confirmed that there is, in fact, a QB competition between Justin Fields and Ru sell Wilson.Wilson, who is dealing with a calf injury, remains QB1.Fields will start on Friday vs. the Texans, while Wilson will not play. Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) It's a big opportunity for Fields, at this point in his career than Ru sell Wilson, who hasn't actually been Ru sell Wilson since the first half of the 2020 season. The Seahawks front office was exceptionally sharp to see the decline coming and cut ties with Ru s at exactly the right time.No matter how this third act goes for Wilson, he should be welcomed back for at least a one-day contract in Seattle when it's time for him to retire.More Seahawks Wire stories Chance Campbell Jersey