Russell Wilson Status for Sunday still uncertain

Published: 2024-09-07 19:51:57

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 morning, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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.

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