<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0eXLU9_0wDJgYFn00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0eXLU9_0wDJgYFn00" width="2048" height="1365" ><figcaption>(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>The Pittsburgh Steelers appear poised for a quarterback change as Russell Wilson returns to full health.While head coach Mike Tomlin has yet to make an official announcement, wide receiver George Pickens let it slip on Friday that Wilson is set to make his season debut against the Jets.This transition, however, comes with its share of challenges.ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported a mixed bag of injury updates for the Steelers ahead of Sunday’s game.On the downside, outside linebacker Nick Herbig (hamstring), running back Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle), and center Zach Frazier (ankle) have been ruled out.These absences will undoubtedly impact the team’s depth and strategy.On a brighter note, the Steelers will welcome back outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and tight end MyCole Pruitt, both of whom missed last week’s game against the Raiders.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Alex Highsmith and MyCole Pruitt are good to go vs. Jets, but Montravius Adams popped up with a knee issue and is questionable.Roman Wilson (hamstring) is also questionable, while Cordarrelle Patterson, Nick Herbig and Zach Frazier are all out. <a href="https://t.co/PdLZjl71pW">pic.twitter.com/PdLZjl71pW</a>— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) <a href="https://twitter.com/bepryor/status/1847359601286795355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>Defensive tackle Montravius Adams is listed as questionable with a knee issue, but Pryor suggests he’s likely to suit up for the Sunday night matchup.Wilson’s return promises to inject more dynamism and creativity into the offense.However, concerns linger about the offensive line’s performance, given its injury woes.If protection falters, Wilson might face significant pressure, especially considering his reduced mobility.The receiving corps, led by Pickens, Austin III, and Jefferson, has a golden opportunity to exploit a Jets defense missing two of its top three cornerbacks.Their performance against this depleted secondary could be telling; failure to capitalize might signal deeper issues for the Steelers’ offense.</div></body>

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The Pittsburgh Steelers appear poised for a quarterback change as Russell Wilson returns to full health. While head coach Mike Tomlin has yet to make an official announcement, wide receiver George Pickens let it slip on Friday that Wilson is set to make his season debut against the Jets. This...