Russell Wilson, whose hot start had Pittsburgh looking like a serious threat in the AFC early in the year, had earned a spot in the Pro Bowl, despite having missed the first six games of the season and despite having lost four straight to close out the regular season.

This is the seventh in a series examining the Pittsburgh Steelers roster, position by position, heading into the offseason. Today: Outside linebackers T.J. Watt’s future with the Pittsburgh Steelers undoubtedly will be a topic of discussion within the organization this offseason.

While some stars opted out, Burrow and Baker Mayfield will be among the players on hand for the revamped games.

Thursday’s “First Call” looks at some quotes from Pete Carroll about the notion of reuniting with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson in Las Vegas. Also, Ben Roethlisberger has thoughts on the rookie season of Washington’s Jayden Daniels and the size of the Steelers coaching staff.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen was named to the Pro Bowl Games roster on Wednesday. He replaces Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith. Queen started all 17 games and the Wild Card game at inside linebacker for Pittsburgh.

Art Rooney II knows the Pittsburgh Steelers have problems. The team’s longtime president doesn’t think his head coach is one of them. Rooney said Monday the club remains fully behind Mike Tomlin, who is now closing in on a decade since his most recent playoff victory following another quick postseason exit.

With a record number of players skipping the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, NFL legend J.J. Watt has a blunt new name for the event.

Former NFL defensive end and five-time Pro Bowl selectee J.J. Watt doesn't appear to be a big fan of the sheer quantity of players opting out of the games. He raised that issue on social media while floating a harsh new nickname for the Pro Bowl Games.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has been named to the Pro Bowl Games. Wilson replaces Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who is unable to participate due to an injury.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith argued on Tuesday's First Take that the Steelers likely need to start over again in 2025, but if they had to keep any quarterback, they should prioritize re-signing Fields.

Fullback — x-Patrick Ricard, Baltimore. Wide Receiver — x-Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati; x-Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland; Nico Collins, Houston; y-Zay Flowers, Baltimore; Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has earned a last-minute bid to the Pro Bowl, where he will be replacing injured Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. This will be Wilson's 10th Pro Bowl appearance,