The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they settled their quarterback competition when coach Mike Tomlin anointed Russell Wilson the starter for Sunday's opener in Atlanta.
The Steelers listed Wilson as “questionable” for Week 1 after the 35-year-old aggravated a calf injury in practice on Thursday, potentially opening the door forNeither player offered any hints at the plan, with both saying they are preparing as if they will play.
The 35-year-old Wilson — who initially injured the calf during a conditioning test when the Steelers reported to training camp in late July — admitted he “didn't do much” on Friday in an effort to be smart and plans to get treatment right up until game time. Tomlin has at times accommodated experienced veterans who missed significant chunks of practice during the week, including former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
The 25-year-old became well-versed in the roller-coaster nature of playing in the NFL, particularly when you're the quarterback for a prominent team.
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