With Russell Wilson “under consideration,” Justin Fields could lose the Steelers’ starting QB job

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that veteran quarterback Russell Wilson was “under consideration” to start Sunday.

The bears will be watching. Justin Fields has been the Steelers starting quarterback all season. The sixth-round pick the Steelers sent to the Bears for Fields in March will become a fourth-round pick if he plays at least 51 percent of the Steelers’ snaps this season. To get there, you need to play the approximate equivalent of three more full games.

Fields was named the starter after Wilson hurt his calf in the preseason. Wilson did not receive an injury designation Sunday for the first time, even though he did not play. Tomlin said he felt comfortable with Wilson’s health for the first time after practicing last week.

Tomlin hinted that each player would get significant snaps during the week of practice leading up to Sunday night’s game against the Jets.

“We’ll see where this takes us,” he said.

An NFL Network report characterized Wilson as “in line” to start.

Fields has led the Steelers to a 4-2 record, but has provided a flawed offensive attack. He had a 32-12 win against the Raiders on Sunday, but completed 14 of 24 passes for just 145 yards and a 75.9 passer rating.

Fields ranks 22nd^n.d among NFL quarterbacks with 1,106 yards passing and 15^th with a 93.9 passer rating this season. The Steelers are 24 years old^th in yards per play and 20^th in points per game with Fields leading the way. His 231 rushing yards rank fourth among quarterbacks.