Quarterback Russell Wilson struggled, which should open the door for head coach Mike Tomlin to contemplate returning to backup Justin Fields. He started Pittsburgh's first six games as Wilson recovered from a calf injury.

Ahead of a pivotal Christmas Day showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Pittsburgh Steelers have released their inactives list on gameday. Quarterback Justin Fields will be among the inactives, as will cornerback Joey Porter Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers could get quarterback Justin Fields back against the Kansas City Chiefs. After suffering an abdominal injury against the Philadelphia Eagles, Fields was running on the field on Monday, and after another limited practice on Tuesday, he was listed as questionable.

The Steelers will have wide receiver George Pickens in the lineup on Christmas, but they won't have quarterback Justin Fields.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) AP

Justin Fields’ absence cements a favorable draft pick outcome for the Steelers, turning a conditional trade into a clear win.

Fields (abdomen) is listed as the Steelers' inactive third quarterback for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports. With Fields, who had been listed as questionable for the contest,

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs are about to engage in a Christmas Crunch of games ... along with the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans - who go later today - playing a third contest in the span of just 11 days.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just hours away from playing their third game in the past 11 days, like the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs,

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields seems more and more likely to leave in NFL free agency, and an AFC team was labeled a "perfect" fit.