RUSSELL WILSON NEWS

Officially limited Wednesday Wilson (calf) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact The Steelers are preparing as if Justin Fields will make a second consecutive start after Fields led Pittsburgh to an 18-10 Week 1 win over the Falcons, but it's encouraging that Wilson will be taking the practice field in some capacity. If Wilson's recovery continues to progress throughout the week, it's possible he could reclaim the starting role by Sunday's game in Denver. Wilson beat Fields in a preseason quarterback competition, so the veteran quarterback will presumably start once deemed healthy enough to do so.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tomlin Gives Important Update on Russell Wilson's Injury It was a cautiously optimistic prognosis.

SEPTEMBER 11 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson 'feeling better' but Steelers preparing as if Justin Fields will be Week 2 starter PITTSBURGH - Mike Tomlin said Russell Wilson’s injured calf is “feeling better than it did” but that...

SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields vs. Broncos while Russell Wilson remains injured

The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to face Wilson'...

SEPTEMBER 10

Mike Tomlin Gives Honest Russell Wilson Update, Media Names Justin Fields Starting QB Justin Fields is the Steelers starter unless Russell Wilson is ready to play.

SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Likely to miss out on another start Head coach Mike Tomlin said that Wilson won't be a full practice participant Wednesday, adding that the Steelers are preparing Justin Fields for a second consecutive start Sunday i...

Impact After reporting tightness in his calf during practice last Thursday, Wilson was a limited participant in Friday's practice and took a questionable tag into the Steelers' season opener versus the Falcons. He ultimately didn't show enough improvement leading up to Sunday to gain clearance to play, with the Steelers making Wilson inactive while Fields guided Pittsburgh to an 18-10 win in Atlanta. According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Tomlin noted that while Wilson is feeling better than he did over the weekend, the veteran signal-caller won't be ready to take meaningful practice reps until Thursday. Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Tomlin said that the Steelers will "ponder" Wilson's inclusion in the game plan for Sunday's contest in Denver depending on how he progresses as the week rolls along, but Fields is still likely to take most or all of the first-team reps in practice.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

New season, same old recipe for the Steelers: very little offense and a whole lot of TJ Watt

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SEPTEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A season of high expectations begins with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons

A season of high expectations began with a thud for the Atlanta Falcons

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10

Justin Fields stepped in to lead the Steelers to a 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons with Russell Wilson’s Pittsburgh debut put on hold by a calf injury

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Wilson Roasted by NFL Fans for Weird Moves After Being Ruled Inactive The Steelers QB was ruled out of Week 1, but still had fans laughing.

SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Russell Wilson sits out season opener for Steelers with a calf injury. Justin Fields get the start

Russell Wilson’s debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to wait

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Fields to start for Steelers as Russell Wilson ailing Justin Fields will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener in Atlanta, the team announced 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday...

SEPTEMBER 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Justin Fields will start for the Steelers with Russell Wilson scratched Wilson’s nagging calf injury caused the Steelers to make Fields the starter at quarterback in Sunday’s season opener in Atlanta against the...

SEPTEMBER 8 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Deemed inactive for Week 1 Wilson (calf) is inactive as the Steelers' emergency No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Though Wilson campaigned to play in the Steelers' season opener, the team's coaching and training staffs ultimately decided to err on the side of caution and hold the quarterback out for Week 1 after he was a limited participant in practices Thursday and Friday due to the calf injury. Justin Fields will receive the start Sunday and will be backed up by Kyle Allen. Wilson's calf injury isn't believed to be overly significant, so if he's able to increase his practice activity during the upcoming week, he should be on track to make his first start with the Steelers next Sunday in Denver.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers QB Russell Wilson reportedly won't play Week 1, Justin Fields to start vs. Falcons National reporters are saying quarterback Russell Wilson will sit for the Steelers' Week 1 opener against the Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Not trending toward start Wilson (calf) remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons and is set to undergo further examination in the morning, but Justin Fields appears likelier than Wilson to...

Impact Head coach Mike Tomlin had named Wilson the team's Week 1 starter following the preseason, only for the veteran signal-caller to experience calf tightness in Thursday's practice before getting in a limited session Friday. While Adam Schefter of ESPN reported late Saturday that Wilson had informed the Steelers' brass that he thinks he can play in the season opener, the team may be more inclined to take a cautious approach with him if he's operating at well below 100 percent health. In any case, official word on Wilson's status should arrive when the Steelers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff. The Steelers have a third quarterback on hand in Kyle Allen and would be able to use him as the backup to Fields if Wilson can't go.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Status for Sunday still uncertain Wilson (calf) has told the Steelers that he can play Sunday against Atlanta, but team doctors are being cautious, and the quarterback's status won't be determined until Sunday morn...

Impact A report earlier Saturday deemed Wilson's chances of playing Sunday to be "very slim," and Schefter's update neither confirms nor contradicts that perspective. Pittsburgh's decision-makers could feel more comfortable taking a cautious approach and holding the veteran quarterback out due to the presence of Justin Fields, who has ample starting experience in the NFL of his own and had some impressive moments during training camp and the exhibition slate. Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, Wilson intends to test his calf during pregame warmups Sunday and is intent on doing everything he can to be able to suit up for the Week 1 contest.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Wilson pushing to play in Steelers' opener, though chances are slim ATLANTA — Russell Wilson, who has had a recurrence of the calf injury that happened on the first day of training camp, is still holding out...

SEPTEMBER 8 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Chance of playing Sunday 'very slim' Wilson (calf) is still hoping to play Sunday against Atlanta, but sources indicate that his likelihood of doing so is "very slim," according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-G...

Impact Wilson is officially listed as questionable for the contest, but this report creates considerable pessimism about the veteran quarterback's chance of making his regular-season Steelers debut in Week 1. Wilson reported experiencing tightness in his calf Thursday and was limited in practice both that day and Friday. He's slated to undergo continued treatment Saturday night and Sunday morning, and how he responds could ultimately determine whether Wilson is able to suit up against the Falcons. If he does end up missing the contest, Justin Fields is in line to take over as the starter in what would be his first regular-season action for Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

'Definitely Celebrating!' Rally Behind Freiermuth Russell Wilson and Justin Fields express their excitement for Pat Freiermuth’s contract extension as the tight end looks to thrive in Pittsb...

SEPTEMBER 7 • KANSASCITY.COM

Wilson's Redemption: Can Steelers Fix A Dying Career? Russell Wilson is eyeing a comeback in Pittsburgh after a disappointing stint in Denver.

SEPTEMBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ex-NFL QB sends Pittsburgh Steelers warning about Russell Wilson's injury: 'I'm worried' Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel is sending a warning to the Steelers about Russell Wilson's injury.

SEPTEMBER 7 • PENNLIVE.COM

Steelers QB Russell Wilson misses practice again, leaving door open for Justin Fields to start opener PITTSBURGH - Much of that Russell Wilson excitement from last week when he formally was named “QB1” ...

SEPTEMBER 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM