Russell Wilson (Photo by Fox)
Russell Wilson’s debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to wait after the nine-time Pro Bowler, who signed with the Steelers after being cut loose by the Denver Broncos, was ruled out of the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a calf injury.
Despite that announcement, Wilson was still ready to go.
Another newcomer to the Steelers, Justin Fields, ended up playing in the entire game.
The 35-year-old Wilson earned the starting job during the preseason, only to aggravate a calf injury in practice.
The QB still warmed up before the game in full uniform.
Russell Wilson is warming up in full uniform despite being inactive today 🤔 pic.twitter.com/9JKZARlBqZ
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) September 8, 2024
After heading back into the locker room, Russell Wilson was on the sidelines still in full uniform, even though he had no chance to play.
TRENDING: #Steelers QB Russell Wilson is in FULL PADS on the sideline, despite being out with an injury today.
Classic
(h/t @MattEdwards) pic.twitter.com/4GsFH2ihdE
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 8, 2024
dude misses the field 😭
— Barkley Super Bowl LIX MVP (0-0) (@BarkleysBurner_) September 8, 2024
Very Mr Unlimited of him 🚮
— Twan (@younggothamjedi) September 8, 2024
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— awais (@awaisss873) September 8, 2024
They just don’t want to say that he lost the job😂
— truth teller (@repentfromwoke) September 8, 2024
— Mike Inca (@Inca3Mike) September 8, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers Win Opener Despite Missing Russell Wilson
The Pittsburgh Steelers started Justin Fields in their first game of the season against the Atlanta Falcons as the team deactivated Russell Wilson.
It turns out he was the third emergency quarterback as he was dealing with calf tightness.
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their season with an 18-10 win on the strength of six field goals by K Chris Boswell.
In his team debut, Justin Fields completed 17 of 23 passes for 156 yards for Pittsburgh, adding 57 rushing yards on 14 attempts, per his stats on ESPN.
There is no word on if Wilson will be available to play in Week Two.
