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Steelers QB Russell Wilson ‘Headed To Doctors’ After Suffering Injury Ahead Of Week 1 vs Falcons

September 5, 2024

The days before the season-opener against the Atlanta Falcons, the Pittsburgh Steelers got some worrisome news from their starting quarterback Russell Wilson.

Wilson was limited in practice on Thursday with calf tightness and head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Wilson was being evaluated by team doctors.

Something to watch for Sunday: #Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that QB Russell Wilson reported some calf tightness and is going to get checked out by doctors. He was limited in practice.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2024

Russell Wilson was limited in practice e today. He reported some tightness in his calf and Mike Tomlin said he is going to the doctor to have it checked out.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) September 5, 2024

Russell Wilson was a limited participant in practice due to a calf injury- the same one that sidelined him during training camp.

Mike Tomlin said the injury doesn’t change much when it comes to the Game plan against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 pic.twitter.com/lwSOCsKtEd
— Loyal Ricks Jr. (@LoyalJRicksJr) September 5, 2024

The team will know more about Wilson’s status after the doctors evaluate him.

Wilson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers this past offseason after getting cut by the Denver Broncos. Pittsburgh also went out and acquired Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears.

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If Wilson can’t go, Fields will start in his place.