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The Russell Wilson era for the Pittsburgh Steelers is going to have to wait at least a week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled out the veteran quarterback with a calf injury 90 minutes before Sunday’s season opener against Atlanta Falcons after watching Wilson warm up. Former Chicago Bears starter Justin Fields will start under center instead.
Wilson was deemed questionable for the game after being limited in practice both Thursday and Friday. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, he told the team he believed he could play on Saturday, but team doctors were more cautious about the game-time decision.
The injury itself goes back to the start of training camp.
Russell Wilson is out Week 1, so Justin Fields will start for the Steelers. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Author : Yahoo Sports
Publish date : 2024-09-08 15:53:57
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