Mike Tomlin REFUSES To Name Justin Fields QB1 (For Now) + Steelers Injury Updates Ft. Alex Highsmith

Pittsburgh Steelers news on Tuesday, September 24th, centers around Head Coach Mike Tomlin’s press conference earlier this afternoon where he gave the latest updates on Justin Fields and the Steelers QB situation plus gave his latest Steelers injury news updates on big names such as Alex Higsmith, Najee Harris, Isaac Seumalo, and Russell Wilson as the Black and Gold prepare for their Week 4 matchup vs. the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday. On today’s edition of Steelers Talk, host Jack Sperry breaks down everything you need to know coming out of Tomlin Tuesday here in Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season.
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Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin on why he’s not naming Justin Fields as the Steelers QB1 at this time:
“Because there's no need…When Russ gets to an appropriate level of health and I have a decision to make, I'll make it...No question Justin has played well. That's exciting for him and us.”
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[@SteelersTV]

Who should start at QB this week if Russ is cleared to play? Type 'RW' for Russell Wilson, or 'JF' for Justin Fields ---> Upgrade your wardrobe instantly with Public Rec and save 20% off with the code CHAT at www.publicrec.com/CHAT

[@DBCwinz]

JF

[@LarryRusnock-kh9oi]

RW

[@MaybeTye]

My response is just like Mike's. No need to make a decision right now. JF2 will win the next 2 games and he will get the job.

[@winnythepoo9115]

Jf

[@yutoob6181]

JF

[@bretdaley6869]

I don't think that's what Tomlin meant at all Tomlin meant exactly what he said there's no sense starting the drama that could happen now when it's not an issue until Wilson is ready to play he was right

[@yutoob6181]

Yeah idk what Jack is talking about

[@SteelersTV]

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[@LarryRusnock-kh9oi]

Real One

[@bradleystaley9821]

@@SteelersTV Real One

[@SteelersTV]

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[@PNWLiving1725]

I don't know why people think field is better than Wilson. Fields ran in one touchdown and he threw for a touchdown . I don't feel like what he has shown is really something that's going to beat the Better teams

[@Stephyy74740]

Bro ur a hater fields is way better russ would be sacked more he's not athletic no more

[@SteelersTV]

Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin on why he’s not naming Justin Fields as the Steelers QB1 at this time: “Because there's no need…When Russ gets to an appropriate level of health and I have a decision to make, I'll make it...No question Justin has played well. That's exciting for him and us.”

[@gabriellestuart9786]

Well said Coach T

[@SteelersTV]

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[@GLCDragons]

Man lots of young kids in here. If you been watching football for a while then you know as soon as russell wilson is healthy they will give him a shot. Justin Fields could go undefeated and russell wilson will still atleast be given a chance when he is healthy. Thats how it works and has always worked. Russell was named QB1 and can only lose it if he performs bad. If he hasn't had a chance yet then they will play him when he is healthy.

[@ninety8grovebaby701]

Bro you sound old and tired, and you will lose the locker room talking like that, you don't win all those games and take fields out

[@GLCDragons]

@@ninety8grovebaby701 you say that like russ isn't a part of the locker room. 🤣

[@ReynaldoRoberts-o7n]

Talk about big takeaways let me give you the big one. 1. Tomlin cannot commit to Justin Fields openly! Because if he does, Russ is gone! Which will leave our quarterback room in shambles, because if Justin gets hurt we are in trouble. Tomlin is playing the “mind game” period.

[@michaelbooth4998]

Kyle is pretty aggressive at scoring points ... agreed?

[@SteelersTV]

He's always thinking about the bigger picture

[@ReynaldoRoberts-o7n]

One thing about our Steelers as far as QB, stay on schedule and we will win! Mason Rudolph showed that last season. And Justin is more athletic than any QB we have had since young Ben Roethlisberger. And young Ben was not only athletic, but strong as heck! Miss that dude💪🏾 But Justin has the same element as Lamar Jackson and young Mike Vick in my opinion.

[@billeldred4325]

12 yrs in the NFL he earned it. And a Superbowl. To add. Go Steelers 💛🖤💛🖤 💛🖤

[@jsanders9975]

You earn it on the field

[@SteelersTV]

LFG

[@SteelersTV]

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[@miketomlin1928]

Patterson actually looked good as a wideout when he was on the field.

[@Justin_Watson23]

WAYYYY better than Van Jefferson, that's for sure. Jefferson leaves the field, the passing game opens up. Not a coincidence lol.

[@kdogg2277]

Hoping Herbig can set the edge against the Colts running game.

[@SteelersTV]

Need it

[@handyt1tf153]

Rw because the later in the season we go the more of a dynamic passer is what we'll need. However after the Colts Fields should play against the Cowboys because they're horrible against the run.

[@ninety8grovebaby701]

Nah totally wrong

[@SteelersTV]

Spam ‘56’ in the comments to wish Smitty a full and speedy recovery!

[@CommanderWolf756]

56

[@LarryRusnock-kh9oi]

56

[@wesconway]

56!!!!

[@alwalsh8978]

56

[@bradleystaley9821]

56

[@brandonpizzoferrato9361]

If you go back to Russ you take all the momentum and throw it out the window. Period.

[@Yawghlob]

I don’t think so better prepared Russ for playoff field is not the answer

[@blackbeltben2775]

​@@Yawghlobwtf are you talking about

[@ninety8grovebaby701]

​@@blackbeltben2775 he trying smart but actually sound dumb

[@SteelersTV]

It's a fair point

[@brandonpizzoferrato9361]

@@blackbeltben2775 I think it’s clear none of you have played football at a high level. I played D1 and I can tell you without a doubt this team has momentum playing together with Justin fields at QB

[@billeldred4325]

The starter. RW is you're QB1 and QB2 Fields

[@pawpawbandit3871]

NO! that was the case, game 3 was the test, Fields now deserves QB1 designation until injury/ something changes. We have a good team, and Tomlin's already thinking about how to totally fk it up. great.

[@billeldred4325]

Big Ben never lost his QB1 when injured the back up comes in and does his job. That's what Fields is doing. Period go Steelers 💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤

[@blackbeltben2775]

Big Ben earned his starting job wilson didn't.... try again

[@MrFreshEdition]

If I was the Steelers, I would look to the Titans for a WR as the Titans are committed to Wil Levis who is clearly frustrating the Titan WR Room. Hopkins, Calvin Ridley and Boyd. I would go after these WR's in that order Hopkins, Ridley and Boyd being the last resort.

[@SteelersTV]

Could be an option if the Titans continue to struggle

[@michaelquezada9027]

Russ all they way and Fields has done enough as back up QB, but the defense is what kept us in float and winning games

[@ninety8grovebaby701]

A comment like this shows me you care about being right than actual team success, you a weirdo fr

[@chrispy365]

Justin Fields is a game manager. Russ is a game winner super bowl winner. There's no comparison. Justin Fields is Kenny Pickett 2.0 maybe one job you could take that passing touchdowns in 3 weeks is not good at all. I don't know why you guys are so high on it. Our defense is winning the game not Justin

[@bradleystaley9821]

@@chrispy365 when was the last time Russ won a Super Bowl. Fields is way better than Pickett, better arm, better legs, bigger hands lol. He was put in a bad situation in Chicago. It’s the first three games. He just played well against one of the leagues best defenses and yes our defense helped win us that game but if fields didn’t throw that touchdown and run one in we lose that game.

[@Justin_Watson23]

Tell me you know nothing about football without actually saying "I know absolutely nothing about football." Like are you just stat watching? He has a 96 QB rating, top 10 in EPA for QB's. Top 5 in completion % over expected, but those aren't in a box score so you don't know what any of those things are, right? smh

[@ninety8grovebaby701]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂, you sir are a new fool

[@Steelersfreak4life]

You are spot on, The media is spreading bullshit about Fields being a franchise guy. Look he is averaging around 175 yards passing and 1 total TD a game rushing or passing. What back up can't give you these kind of numbers passing? The only thing worth mentioning is 1 int in 3 games. He is protecting the ball. So your saying Wilson can't do this? In the 13 years he has played, show me where he can't do this? I think the Steelers have a real shot with Wilson for a super bowl title with this defense. But if they leave Fields in they will not. Just watch and see. He is not Russel Wilson.

[@NathanManko]

Justin Fields

[@darrinphelps5385]

All do respect...... I get it we are fans, but football is not played off of watching the game..... It's a reason for whatever the reason is, that coach T is keeping his decision, his to make and not the public. The film and studies are put in place at game time with a lot of home work. NOT on what sports writers or fans think who should start. Coach T would be fired listening to the public on topics concerning the Steelers lets go steelers keep doing yo thang

[@davidpegram2025]

It’s Justin’s team he earned it. Tomlin blowing smoke as usual 🙄

[@Ali-q6m]

The moorefields plays it's going to cost us a fourth round for him instead of a 6th round everybody's forgetting that

[@brandonpizzoferrato9361]

We don’t care we want to win

[@adamgehret5735]

If fields can develop into a franchise QB than that’s absolutely worth it, don’t you think?

[@davidjohnson3426]

A fourth round pick is like a special team player at best!!!!

[@Justin_Watson23]

I swear that 90% of original comments on this video (not the replies, the replies here are great, like a 4th for a dynamic QB with sky high potential, yes please?) is either a bot, hasn't watched the games, or knows absolutely nothing about football/has been in a coma the last 2 years. This ain't Seattle Russ, & this aint 20+ turnovers Fields from 2021. Benching a 25 year old QB, who is being raved about by some of the most respected QB gurus for his improved mental processing, decision making, & overcoming the injuries/inconsistent play around him, for a 5'11" 35 year old who sounds like his Achilles is about to go, is absolute insanity. You people are insane.

[@zone00official]

RW

[@rashaadofisrael]

The fact he won’t name Fields the starter should be eye opening to yall but yall still can’t see 🤣

[@darrinphelps5385]

I'm not taking nothing away from him, not announcing the started T has always been closed when it comes to his players in the media he tells only what he thinks you should know..... When the time comes, he will announces the started

[@skulled9548]

Did the same with Mitch Trubisky. What’re you getting at lol?

[@michaelquezada9027]

Big facts😂

[@ninety8grovebaby701]

Bro still trying hold on to that Russ dream huh 🤣🤣

[@ninety8grovebaby701]

​@@michaelquezada9027 big lies 😂

[@teehardone4078]

Happy Birthday Mr. Sperry. Have a great day with you and yours.

[@KingdyseanGreene]

Both

[@NathanManko]

Mike Tomlin needs to quit being so stubborn he needs to start Justin Fields QB 1

[@SteelersTV]

Grade this week's Tomlinism of the week: A, B, C, D, or F?

[@LarryRusnock-kh9oi]

A

[@matthewsabb4842]

A

[@sieveman]

A+

[@fabiansalazar6050]

He will say it when he’s ready🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JamieSandoval-n1g]

There needs no addition to a formula that is formulating.

[@Ebonyblade49]

GET WELL SOON #56

[@JohnGamrod]

Russ Wilson should be starter. Fields have done a great job but offense is still barely getting bye... Experience is good but hot hand is hard to take out

[@daryljohnson5997]

Appreciate the wrap up of Steelers players injuries. Any word on LB Cole Holcomb’s return or recovery?

[@billeldred4325]

Fields is the back up. That's what he's supposed to do. And Wilson is the starter fields is the back up. So he's winning that's what he's supposed to do period. Go Steelers

[@endofdays7568]

You asshol#

[@yutoob6181]

😂

[@psychandson6337]

You are exactly right

[@thomasmelone1028]

Don’t change anything when you’re winning, Wilson cannot do things Fields can do now

[@chocboywunda]

Russ was never gonna start, I told you all this when we got Justin. No matter what Tomlin told the masses about who’s QB1, I said when the season starts Justin will be the QB. Go check your comments from months ago you’ll find it. Not only that but I’ll fill y’all in on something else…There’s nothing wrong with Russ’s calf that’s another thing that Tomlin is telling everybody that isn’t true. It’s a story line for the upcoming hard knocks AFC North. It’s a was always gonna be Justin

[@robertdocholliday66sadler]

Like Tomlin said no need to as long as Russ isn't 100% healthy. Fields is the dude , he will still be even after Russ gets Healthy imo as long as Fields keeps doing what he is doing and not turn ball over

[@Justin_Watson23]

Finally! A well thought out, reasonable answer. I had to scroll forever to find a good comment 🤣

[@jordellfreshbreeze7133]

Since when do we call him “snotty”?

[@colinbailey432]

56 let's go let's go

[@JamieSandoval-n1g]

A+

[@kennyshearn8410]

I biggest problem I have is , I’m having the feeling there going to mess up Brodick Jones and it’s going ruined his career. He’s gonna have to have one somewhere else if they don’t put them at left and leave him there.

[@Justin_Watson23]

I was worried about that too, but the when I watched the all-22 of this game, It really did seem like that elbow &/or the brace he was wearing was just limiting his punch in both phases pretty bad. He still has a lot of technical stuff to clean up, but he's only 22, seems to have a great head on his shoulders, & absolutely mauled guys when he got a good punch in. Bosa got hurt getting pancaked by him, so it was all very relieving, despite the clear mismanagement that your mentioned.

[@chrisberkebile3366]

Mike Tomlin doesn’t like to give anyone any information. He also uses this type of situation to motivate someone like Justin Fields as well as Russell Wilson. Mike Tomlin is singularly focused on winning most of the time that serves him very well. My opinion just Fields has a much higher future, and I would keep riding with him.

[@Justin_Watson23]

Ah I finally found another good comment! I swear this comment section is full of bots or people who don't watch the games but watch highlights.

[@marcderogatis8513]

I love you show , keep up the great work !!!

[@djsir901]

I think we should be looking at this as a good thing. Russ isn't some scrub QB. At a minimum, he can do the exact same thing that Justin is doin. We have two guys that can both win games. That's a good thing.

[@JamieSandoval-n1g]

56 Baby!!!

[@paulm8214]

Need Roman and Warren healthy

[@_chofi_4231]

what do you think about treading for devonte adams in two weeks

[@jordellfreshbreeze7133]

Who would we trade?

[@_chofi_4231]

@@jordellfreshbreeze7133 i mean trade 2 round pick or on high end 1 round pick, and we get back like 6 round if raiders are cleaning house they will take that

[@michaelbooth4998]

Captain Russ may not wait past too many games. He wants & needs tobstay fit & sharp. ... how many games? He wants to play football.

[@michaelbooth4998]

Captain Russ is probably getting calls from other teams who need a starter & when MT says JF is the starter Captain Russ will still win the SB. With Russ it's about legacy not money. That was his only caveat in joining the Gladiator Pittz.

[@paulm8214]

Russ has play action. .oon ball and resume 😂

[@motherlandchief]

56!!!!

[@rodneygreen9352]

♎ gang mine is Oct 2nd lil ♎ bro

[@NeverSurrender206]

Mike Tomlin will keep the drama going until he demoralizes both QB's and the locker room. Write it down. Both QB's will want to be traded by year end. Since the Steelers are favorites against the Colts, look out. The Tomlin collapse strikes when you least expect it.

[@clayton8122]

Jf

[@SteelersTV]

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[@davidpegram2025]

JF

[@miketomlin1928]

🖤56💛

[@KingdyseanGreene]

27

[@garycooper5645]

We are 3-0.Why does it matter to us who is QB 1 or QB 2?Ride the wave and wonder about it when we lose.

[@BigDoggDunman]

If it ain't broke don't fix it. Stick with the Hot Hand until shown otherwise. JF

[@JamesWilliams-ql3eq]

Rw

[@KingdyseanGreene]

22

[@colinbailey432]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK

[@MatthewShaffer-p3i]

Russel Wilson at least the first half get the money worth

[@Yawghlob]

Y’all ain’t paying Russ a dime Denver’s still pay him come on man

[@KingdyseanGreene]

24

[@markswearingen8664]

Ride with JF baby

[@KingdyseanGreene]

30

[@colinbailey432]

A-

[@KingdyseanGreene]

73

[@KingdyseanGreene]

10

[@ZacharyShowers]

56

[@Bestpriceplumbing]

Russ is coming back watch and see

[@jgrimaldi3]

B

[@miketomlin1928]

Russ and the Steelers deserve to see if Russ can move their stagnant offense. We are winning but with defense and we need the offense to match out.

[@marcderogatis8513]

A

[@paulm8214]

Fields looks ok. No deep ball

[@Justin_Watson23]

Except for all the deep balls he threw the first two weeks, splitting the CB/$ in a 2 shell to Pickens, & seam-shot to Austin as LAC were playing middle field open to take away the deep ball. It's not the 2015 "f*ck it & chuck it" type of league anymore. Defenses have adjusted and most Qb's are throwing for between 185-235 yards per game this year.

[@paulm8214]

@@Justin_Watson23 maybe

[@KakashiHatakey-d8r]

MIKE PLS WE GOT A GOOD THING WITH JF DONT MESS IT UP

[@Justin_Watson23]

for real!

[@davidneczypir6396]

56 56

[@Downie1968]

Tomlin won’t make a decision until he absolutely has too. Why would when he doesn’t have to. Fields will be starter this week

[@drluk3235]

Fields has proved every reason why he should be the starter fire Tomlinson if he puts in Russ

[@psychandson6337]

Bruh be quiet. Dimwitted

[@rodneygreen9352]

56 56 56

[@Bestpriceplumbing]

BS

[@barryward7183]

Keep Fields starting

[@mrlaw711]

Tomlin will be run out of Pittsburgh if he doesn't start Fields...unless Fields is hurt.

[@GLCDragons]

says who? russell was named qb1. He has to lose it first before justin fields can be qb1. You don't bench your qb1 without giving him a chance. Russell has to lose the position to fields. I hope justin fields keeps improving but steelers fans need to remember how football works.

[@Yawghlob]

In your dreams

[@Justin_Watson23]

@@GLCDragons who says "that's how football works?" Tom Brady took Bledsoe's job bc of injury, Ramon Foster took Trai Essex's job when Trai was hurt, & at the same position on the same team - Rudolph took Pickett's job when he got injured just last year. Guys get hurt & their backups continue starting when they're healthy every single week in the NFL, especially when the "backup" is a decade younger, is trending upward/not in twilight of career, & is a better style fit for what they want to do offensively - so maybe lay off the sanctimonious proclimations about the fanbase if you have no idea wtf you're talking about?

[@GLCDragons]

@@Justin_Watson23 no shit a back up plays when the starter is out. Also Bill belichick was at risk of losing his job for the fact he started Tom over Bledsoe because it's such an unusual thing to do. Im not saying it's 100% of the time but you have to assume Russell will be given a chance to show if he still has it. Justin Fields aint no Tom Brady my guy. Also Kenny wasn't it either and rudolph was was only closing the last 3 games, he didn't become the QB1 over anyone. Both QBs are gone now so thats irrelevant to this conversation.

[@GLCDragons]

@@Justin_Watson23 Clearly you didnt think that one through. Its exactly how football works.

[@davidjohnson3426]

This guy is a total Russ fan , I think he’s forgotten that a team has pad him 39 million for a severance pay😂🤣😂😂😂

[@psychandson6337]

While throwing 26 tds and 8 pics and 3200 yards in 15 games. Are you slow?

[@colinbailey432]

Split the reps ❤

[@richardgoughenour122]

If it ain't broke Y fix it !!

[@JeremiahKrogman]

Justin needs to start 100%!!

[@EmanuelDilosa]

I say Justin feels play. It's really scary and safe. I wanna see what Russ Wilson can do because I know it's in them. The more time he gets on the field with the players, the better he can fill out his game, which I know he has. I just said it's gonna be a moment but running out of towns with fields and sooner or later. He's gonna break down

[@richardroach7190]

If Fields is listed as qb2 and Wilson is healthy, you start Wilson.

[@alwalsh8978]

Russ needs to play.

[@RonConnell-ll6zf]

J.f.

[@dustin79015]

jf

[@KiingConfidence20743]

If Russell Wilson Gets Bck To 💯% And Tomlin Decides To Go To Wilson Instead Of Fields Tomlin Should Be Fired And Relieved Of His Duties JF Allday!!!!!!!!

[@psychandson6337]

Why are the dumbest fans the loudest. SMH

[@beachboymali]

You can change and will change. Coach not worried about that theres things that they don't know regarding Russ he goes out and bombs then Justin the man we seen it with Mitch and Kenny . Y'all love driving narratives . QB ain't winning games the defense is. Let's be real all the cap for fields is cap he's playing decent but he ain't qb1 as long as Russ is hurt and ain't touched the Field to show what he has. Sorry not sorry. Your killing me smalls.

[@GLCDragons]

Right they already named Russ QB1 anyways. He is always going to get a chance to show what he can do. Russell has to lose it first before justin fields can be qb1

[@Justin_Watson23]

@@GLCDragons says who? Wasn't the case with Pickett just last year? This urge to start a 35 year old when a 25 year old is playing well sounds insane to me.

[@cedricgreene6227]

I think Russ should get the opportunity.

[@pawpawbandit3871]

Oof.. you gotta let Fields stay at one!!!! NO TOMLIN! You don't fuck up your new, young, athletic 3-0 QB! I was more leaning towards Russ before the pre-season, now IT WOULD BE A HUGE COACHING MISTAKE IF YOU BENCH FIELDS AND START RUSS (until there is a reason). Fuk! Now that the season started this way, and Fields is 3-0, YOU HAVE TO KEEP HIM AS STARTER!!!! fking coaching 101! Yes, if he goes 4-0 and you don't name him starter - THEN IT IS A COACHING CRISIS. .

[@tonymonteiro1994]

Jw

[@JessiePeters-g1v]

J f