The Pittsburgh Steelers have listed starting quarterback Russell Wilson as a limited participant in practice due to calf tightness. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Thursday that his quarterback will be checked out by doctors on Friday, two days before the Steelers’ regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

Wilson was named the starting quarterback last week over Justin Fields.

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 24: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half while playing the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan….
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 24: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half while playing the Detroit Lions in a preseason game at Ford Field on August 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Wilson is dealing with calf tightness.

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