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Key details revealed for Pittsburgh Steelers QB decision vs. Falcons
ATLANTA — Just a few hours out from their game with the Atlanta Falcons, and the Pittsburgh Steelers do not know who their quarterback will be for sure. While a lot of signs point to Justin Fields getting the start, the Steelers have not locked that in, as Russell Wilson continues to push for himself to play.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Saturday night that Wilson has told the Steelers coaching staff and trainers that he can play, but Pittsburgh’s training staff remain at odds with playing Wilson. Wilson aggravated his calf injury from training camp on Thursday, and if he hurts it worse, the absence could go from short-term to lengthy very quickly.
Either way, Wilson did travel with the team. Meanwhile, Fields is preparing like the starter. The Steelers and Wilson have started conducting around-the-clock treatments on his calf to get him ready in case he can play. They even put him through a workout on Saturday to see where he is at in his game.
The ultimate decision for the Steelers will be revealed when Wilson takes the field for a pregame warmup in the morning. Inactives for the Steelers will be due at 11:30 a.m., or just 90 minutes before the game, so the Steelers can work Wilson out before the game to fully see where he is at.
However, minimizing risk for the Steelers in this situation seems a key part of the process. Head coach Mike Tomlin said on Thursday, when Wilson complained of the tightness, that there was no long-term worry but that the team needed to be overly cautious with the injury. Holding him out for a week with a more than-capable backup in Fields seems like the right move for the Steelers so Wilson does not miss extended time in case he aggravates the injury even more.
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Pittsburgh Steelers get injury updates on five players, including ascending pass rusher
The Pittsburgh Steelers got some injury updates on Tuesday courtesy of head coach Mike Tomlin, with the most promising one being that pass rusher Nick Herbig should return this week against the Cleveland Browns.
Herbig suffered a hamstring injury against the Miami Dolphins and practiced late last week but could not make the final push to suit up against the Lions.
Meanwhile, four other players are working through soft tissue injuries as well. Cornerback James Pierre has a calf issue that has kept him out of the last two games, but he went through a workout on Tuesday and that could get him back on the practice field.
Tomlin seemed optimistic that Pierre would return to practice this week. He did not give the same level of optimism to guard Isaac Seumalo, who is still battling through a triceps injury.
Seumalo missed last week after not practicing, and could be out for another game if he can not practice. Spencer Anderson, his backup, will be limited after getting banged-up against the Lions.
Wide receiver Calvin Austin III has a hamstring strain that Tomlin said will leave as questionable this week, and will likely limit him early in the practice week. The same can be said for slot cornerback Brandin Echols, who is battling a groin injury.
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