Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is questionable for the opener at Atlanta due to a calf injury. Wilson was limited in practice during the week after aggravating an injury he initially sustained in July. Wilson says he hopes to play. Backup Justin Fields will get the nod if Wilson is unavailable.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson looks downfield during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Detroit. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields signals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Detroit.
The 35-year-old Wilson — who initially injured the calf during a conditioning test when the Steelers reported to training camp in late July — admitted he “didn’t do much” on Friday in an effort to be smart and plans to get treatment right up until game time. The NFL’s longest-tenured coach may not be as generous when it comes to running an offense with so many new parts, from the quarterback to the coordinator to two offensive linemen making their first career starts to plenty of question marks at wide receiver behind George Pickens.
The 25-year-old became well-versed in the roller-coaster nature of playing in the NFL, particularly when you’re the quarterback for a prominent team.
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