Russell Wilson’s journey through training camp has been anything but smooth sailing. The Steelers quarterback initially suffered a calf injury as camp kicked off, and now, just days before the team’s first regular-season game, he finds himself grappling with more calf issues.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media on Thursday, shedding some light on Wilson’s current situation. Tomlin revealed that Wilson was limited in practice due to calf tightness, preventing him from fully participating in drills.
What’s concerning is that this latest setback is to the same calf that Wilson injured during his training camp conditioning test. Tomlin expressed the need for further evaluation to determine the extent of the issue. The team will provide updates on Wilson’s status for their upcoming road game against the Falcons on Friday.
In the event that Wilson is sidelined, rookie Justin Fields may be called upon to start for the Steelers. Fields was brought in following Wilson’s signing, but Tomlin made it clear that Wilson was the frontrunner for the starting job from the get-go, regardless of his time missed due to injury. The looming question now is whether Wilson’s current calf woes will have a lasting impact on the quarterback situation moving forward.
Speaking on the uncertainty surrounding Wilson’s availability, Tomlin remarked, “We’ll see how things play out. Russell is our guy, but Justin is ready to step in if needed.” The Steelers will have to navigate through this latest hurdle as they prepare to kick off the season, with Wilson’s health hanging in the balance.
As the Steelers brace for their opener against the Falcons, all eyes will be on Wilson’s calf and whether he can overcome this latest setback. This is a situation worth monitoring closely as the team navigates through the early stages of the season. Stay tuned for updates as the situation unfolds.
