Steelers QB Russell Wilson limited with calf tightness at practice 3 days before season opener vs. Falcons

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 4: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 4, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was limited at Thursday’s practice due to calf tightness, three days before Pittsburgh’s Sept. 8 season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters the tightness was in the same right calf that Wilson strained at the start of training camp in July. He said that Wilson would likely undergo further evaluation “to exercise an abundance of precaution.”

Asked if backup Justin Fields would be ready to go against the Falcons in the event that Wilson can’t play, Tomlin expressed confidence.

“I’m extremely comfortable if that is the case, certainly,” Tomlin said.

Wilson did not address reporters. He was initially scheduled for media availability Thursday that was pushed back to Friday.

This is a developing story that will be updated.

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Publish date : 2024-09-05 19:42:51

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