The Steelers’ quarterback situation is still uncertain ahead of game day. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, starting quarterback Russell Wilson has told the team he will be able to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. However, team doctors remain cautious and Pittsburgh will wait until Sunday to make a decision.
Steelers QB Russell Wilson, who is questionable for Sunday’s game with a calf injury, has told the team he can play against the Falcons, but team doctors are more cautious, according to sources. The team plans to make a final decision on his status on Sunday. If Wilson can’t…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 8 September 2024
Wilson missed much of training camp with a calf strain, and his injury re-aggravated before the Week 1 game. Mike Tomlin said Thursday that the injury has not affected the Steelers’ game plan, but recent reports indicate Justin Fields will start against Atlanta.
If Wilson isn’t 100% but can still start, the Steelers still have a decision to make. The team’s offensive line has struggled this preseason, meaning it’s questionable at best whether a veteran quarterback with a lower-body injury can start.
If Russell Wilson does not play on Sunday, Justin Fields will start for the Black and Gold in Atlanta.
