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ATLANTA — The Pittsburgh Steelers will play their season opener with Justin Fields as the starting quarterback.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo first reported that Justin Fields would start for the Steelers when they face off against the Falcons at 1 p.m.
Now official: Justin Fields starts for the #Steelers today, team says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 8, 2024
Russell Wilson, who was named the team’s top quarterback, is dealing with a calf injury sustained during training camp. Wilson was limited in practice on Thursday after aggravating the injury. Then limited again on Friday, leaving his status for the season opener up in the air.
Wilson still traveled with the team to Atlanta and was initially listed as questionable on Sunday morning, even participating in warm-ups before being listed as inactive and designated as the emergency third quarterback.
#Steelers QB Russell Wilson out on the field for a pregame throwing session. pic.twitter.com/Rzxg7k8ZDV
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 8, 2024
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