Report addresses Russell Wilson’s status for Week 1

Aug 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up before playing the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Russell Wilson is healthy and available for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons … according to Russell Wilson.

Wilson has been dealing with a calf issue that has hampered him throughout training camp. With the 9-time Pro Bowler still dealing with the injury heading into the start of the 2024 season, his status for Week 1 remains unclear.

However, Wilson has informed Pittsburgh that he is healthy enough to play, per a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In contrast, the Steelers’ doctors are reportedly “being more cautious” with the veteran quarterback. The team isn’t expected to make a decision on Wilson until Sunday.

Updates about Wilson’s injury status have been murky at best . But he appears keen on assuming his starting spot in Week 1 despite not being completely healthy.

Throughout training camp, the former Super Bowl champion was projected as the team’s starter for the season opener. But with 25-year-old Justin Fields lurking in the background, Wilson may feel the need to push himself to fend off his QB competition.

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