NFL Rumors: Russell Wilson's Week 1 Status 'Up in the Air' Due to Calf Injury

Russell Wilson's calf is giving him trouble before the start of the 2024 NFL regular season.

Brooke Pryor of ESPN reported that Wilson is being evaluated for "tightness in the same calf that was injured during training camp" and that he was "limited" in Thursday's practice due to "an abundance of caution."

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Wilson could miss Week 1 with the injury:

Wilson injured his calf during conditioning training in August and missed the early stages of training camp and the preseason. He was named the Steeler's Week 1 starter on Aug. 28.

Wilson signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh after a difficult two-year stint with the Denver Broncos. Denver failed to qualify for the postseason in either season, but he did show some statistical improvement in his second year and should at least be an upgrade from Kenny Pickett in Pittsburgh.

Justin Fields, whom the Steelers acquired from the Chicago Bears in March, would be in line to start if Wilson is forced to miss any time.

Fields—who experienced his fair share of struggles in his three seasons with the Bears—completed 61.4 percent of his passes for 2,562 yards, 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions last season. He also ran for 657 yards and four scores.

Pittsburgh will open the 2024 season on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.