Steelers QB Russell Wilson Misses First Practice

The Steelers newest quarterback didn't participate in the first day of training camp.

Nov 19, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers began their first day of practices in training camp with a buzz. After a wild offseason, the team is finally at Saint Vincent College gearing up for their first preseason game. The team showed up in style on arrival day, and now they get to put on helmets and begin working out as a team.

A crowd of Steelers fans flocked to the campus in Latrobe, but they didn't get the chance to see quarterback Russell Wilson in action. Wilson made headlines during arrival day for comparing the team to the New York Yankees and setting a championship expectation heading into the season.

Wilson's impact on the team is already noticeable and many are anticipating his first drills in a helmet and pads. Unfortunately, that will have to wait a bit. The team's presumptive starting QB was a non-participant on the first day of camp, skipping stretches and individual position drills.

After practice, head coach Mike Tomlin gave reporters an update on why Wilson was held out. He experienced some tightness in his calf and the team held him out due to an abundance of caution.

Without Wilson's participation, Justin Fields ran reps with the first team. Wilson was on the field in his practice jersey, but he spent the day on the sideline speaking with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and his teammates and reviewing the team's play sheets.

Some of this reporting is contributed by Steelers OnSI publisher Noah Strackbein

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