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Ever since he joined the team in March, Russell Wilson has been the favorite to serve as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback in 2024. Now, days ahead of his starting debut in black and yellow, Wilson has also been voted one of Pittsburgh’s four captains for the new season.
Steelers players were asked to identify the teammates who “make sure the standard is the standard” inside the locker room: players who can be counted on by both coaches and players, and who “uphold what being a Steelers player is all about.” Wilson is the sole representative for the offense, while defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, pass rusher T.J. Watt and safety Miles Killebrew round out the captains.
Wilson’s election is notable considering Heyward, Watt and Killebrew are all repeat Steelers captains, while the veteran quarterback has yet to take his first official snap for Pittsburgh. Technically speaking, Wilson was also…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-09-02 18:09:58
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