Week 7 could decide whether Russell Wilson or Justin Fields stays on the roster and which one becomes a trade casualty by the November 5th deadline. Pittsburgh has two quality starting quarterbacks on the roster, and the team would be foolish to keep both beyond the trade deadline in a few weeks.
Third-string QB Kyle Allen is a quality backup to either Fields or Wilson, and this Steelers team is built to win now. With this in mind, why not trade one of them for help in an area of concern for the Steelers, such as the offensive line or wide receiver?
There are a plethora of elite receivers rumored to be available at the deadline, and Omar Khan’s ingenious preparation for the Steelers’ future will most likely force one of the two QBs to take their opportunities elsewhere.
Is Pittsburgh using Wilson’s Week 7 start as an opportunity to heighten his potential trade value? Or is the team attempting to protect the trade value of Fields? Only time will tell, but expect Pittsburgh to use the conclusion of the QB competition to position themselves as ‘buyers’ at the deadline.
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