AFC Notes: Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Browns, Steelers, Ravens

Browns

  • Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said TE David Njoku (ankle) is โ€œunlikelyโ€ to play in Week 3 and is โ€œhopefulโ€ CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) can get more playing time, per Zac Jackson.
  • Stefanski added WR/KR Kadarius Toney (ankle) wonโ€™t practice this week. (Jackson)
  • Although Browns RT Dawand Jones (knee) missed Wednesdayโ€™s practice, he expects to play in Week 3 against the Giants, per Nate Ulrich. 

Ravens

Steelers

  • Regarding the Steelersโ€™ quarterback situation between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports people around the organization have been pleased with Fields and feel he is executing their game plan well.
  • Graziano could see the Steelers sticking with Fields if they continue winning and making good decisions. However, he also reports there wonโ€™t be โ€œmuch of a discussionโ€ if Wilson is healthy enough to play.
  • Although ESPNโ€™s Jeremy Fowler agrees it would be difficult to bench Fields if the Steelers go 3-0, he points out that Pittsburghโ€™s offense has just one touchdown in 21 drives.
  • Based on his talks with people within the Steelers, Fowler thinks Wilsonโ€™s command of the offense will give him another chance at being their starting quarterback. 
  • Steelers HC Mike Tomlin said they are in the same position with Wilson as last week and added he wonโ€™t be a full participant in practice. (Brooke Pryor)
  • Tomlin also mentioned they are preparing to start Fields: โ€œWeโ€™re readying ourselves around Justin. Weโ€™ll stay in that mindset until something happens. Hypotheticals are a waste of time.โ€ (Pryor)
  • Tomlin had the following statement on the QB position: โ€œMy position regarding the pecking order and the depth chart has not changed guys, and it wonโ€™t until the other guy gets healthy and then weโ€™ll give it real consideration. Until then, I wonโ€™t speculate.โ€ (Pryor)
  • According to Aaron Wilson, the Steelers worked out three cornerbacks including C.J. Henderson, Dโ€™Shawn Jamison, and Quindell Johnson.
  • Of this group, Pittsburgh signed Jamison to their practice squad. 

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