Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was limited in practice on Thursday due to tightness in his calf, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
The report comes from ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, who noted that Wilson’s calf tightness is in the same leg that caused him to miss time during training camp.
Tomlin said, “there’s no concern” that the injury will become a long-term problem but emphasized that Wilson will be monitored as a precaution. Despite the injury, Wilson returned to practice and participated in limited preseason action, recording 73 passing yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Wilson, 35, is expected to start in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons, though his status depends on further evaluation of the injury. If he is unable to play, recent acquisition Justin Fields is likely to step in as the starting quarterback.
Wilson joined the Steelers during the offseason following two disappointing years with the Denver Broncos. In his 30 games as Denver’s starter, Wilson completed 63.3% of his passes, throwing for 6,594 yards, 42 touchdowns, and 19 interceptions.
