Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been tight-lipped regarding his quarterback decision for Week 7 against the New York Jets, keeping fans and analysts guessing whether Russell Wilson or Justin Fields will take the starting snaps. When asked about his plans during a press conference on October 18, Tomlin hinted that he had made his choice but chose to keep it under wraps.
“I am [ready to name a starter], but I’m just gonna, you know, keep that in-house,” Tomlin told reporters. “I thought Russell looked sharp. I thought Justin looked sharp as well. Both guys had a highly productive week, and I feel good about the unit as a whole.”
Despite Tomlin’s efforts to remain coy, Steelers wide receiver George Pickens may have accidentally revealed more than intended. Pickens told reporters that he had taken “more reps than usual” with Wilson during the week, hinting that Wilson might be preparing for his first start of the 2024 NFL season. “Because this is his first start,” Pickens added, seemingly confirming that Wilson will get the nod on Sunday.
As Wilson prepares for what seems like his first start of the season, he took a moment to send a heartfelt message to his wife, Ciara, who has been making waves of her own across the globe. Ciara, currently in Saudi Arabia headlining the 2024 Riyadh Season, captivated audiences as she performed at the Kingdom Arena.
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The 38-year-old R&B singer, who has been married to Wilson since 2016, shared highlights from her performance on social media, and it wasn’t long before Wilson chimed in. The 35-year-old quarterback couldn’t help but express his admiration for his wife, commenting on her Instagram post, “??? World’s Finest,” and tagging Ciara to ensure she saw the sweet message.
As Wilson sends his love and support from Pittsburgh, the question remains whether Ciara will be able to make it to Steelers Stadium in time for her husband’s primetime showdown against the Jets on Sunday Night Football. While Wilson was expected to be the Steelers’ starter heading into the 2024 season, a calf injury sidelined him, and Justin Fields has led the team to a 4-2 record in his absence.
Regardless of how things unfold on the field, Wilson knows he has his wife and family standing by him. The couple shares a close bond, raising three children together: Sienna, 6, Win, 4, and their youngest daughter, Amora Princess, born in December 2023. They also co-parent Future, 9, Ciara’s son from her previous relationship with rapper Future.
Whether or not Ciara can make it back from her global tour in time for the game, the quarterback will have the full support of his family as he steps back into action.
With both Wilson and Fields vying for the starting role, Tomlin’s decision will have significant implications for the Steelers as they look to build on their strong start to the season.
Fans are eager to see if Wilson will take the field on Sunday night, but one thing is clear: he’s already winning off the field with the unwavering support of Ciara and their children.
