Steelers training camp: Mike Tomlin reveals when Russell Wilson is expected to return to practice

Wilson missed the first week of camp with a calf injury

By Bryan DeArdo Jul 29, 2024 at 11:15 am ET• 2 min read

LATROBE, Pa. -- One of Mike Tomlin's favorite quotes has come to fruition during the Pittsburgh Steelers' training camp. 

Tomlin often says, "One man's misfortunate is another man's opportunity." That was the case last week for quarterback Justin Fields, who received four straight days of first-team offense with Russell Wilson sidelined with a calf injury. Wilson is expected to make his training camp debut on Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed following Sunday's practice.

With Wilson watching, Fields lived up to his reputation as a talented player who is still working on his consistency. The former first-round pick made several impressive plays, but he also made some throws he surely would like to have back, including Sunday's interception thrown to new Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson. 

An example of the former occurred earlier in camp during Seven Shots, a deep red zone pitting the offense against the defense. On the play, Fields rolled to his left and appeared to initially lock in on Jaylen Warren, who was tightly covered on the outside. But instead of forcing something to Warren, Fields checked down, surveyed the field (while also evading pressure) and lobbed a pass in traffic for wideout Calvin Austin III, who corralled the ball in the end zone.