Before being named a captain, Wilson, who signed a one-year deal with the Steelers in March, was named the team's starting quarterback over Justin Fields days after the final preseason game. Though Wilson was limited throughout training camp and the preseason with a calf injury, his NFL experience and Super Bowl win were factors in him signing with the Steelers and landing the starting job.
"Russ' resume is a unique one in terms of lift and success, and that tends to play a factor in the decision-making, but not from a decision-maker's perspective," Tomlin said Wednesday. "It's just the fruit of his labor. He's seen a lot and done a lot, and I think it was reflected in the way he played and conducted himself."