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Russell Wilson questionable for the Steelers Week 1 game
The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially started the 2024 NFL season. As the Steelers took the practice field for their final official day of preparation for the Atlanta Falcons, there were two players who did not participate while two were limited. In the final injury report of the week courtesy of the Steelers PR Department, three players have been ruled out while one is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.
Pittsburgh Steelers Participation/Injury Report, Week 1
No. 3 QB Russell Wilson (Calf) – Questionable
No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Ankle) – Out
No. 73 G Isaac Seumalo (Pectoral) – Out
No. 91 DT Logan Lee (Calf) – OutNo. 3 QB Russell Wilson (Calf) – Limited
No. 10 WR Roman Wilson (Ankle) – Limited
No. 27 CB Cory Trice Jr. (Groin) – Full
No. 30 RB Jaylen Warren (Hamstring) – Full
No. 73 G Isaac Seumalo (Pectoral) – DNP
No. 76 OT Troy Fautanu (Knee) – Full
No. 80 TE Darnell Washington (Knee) – Full
No. 91 DT Logan Lee (Calf) – DNP
The big news from Thursday’s injury report was the addition of Russell Wilson who was limited with calf tightness. It was a calf injury that hindered Wilson’s participation throughout training camp, so seeing the injury pop back up is quite concerning. Wilson was once again limited on Friday and his been listed as questionable for the Steelers Week 1 game in Atlanta.
The other new name on the injury report from Thursday was Darnell Washington who missed practice with a knee injury. On Friday, Washington was a full participant and has no injury status.
On Tuesday, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin ruled out guard Isaac Seumalo with his pectoral injury as he described him as being “week-to-week.” As expected, Seumalo did not participate in practice this week and has officially been ruled out.
Rookie defensive lineman Logan Lee was the other player who did not participate on Wednesday or Thursday. Lee missed the Steelers final preseason game with what is now known to be a calf injury. On Friday, Lee once again did not practice and he has also been ruled out.
After missing all of the preseason, rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson was limited on Wednesday and Thursday with an ankle injury. On Friday, Wilson was once again limited and has been ruled out for Sunday’s game.
Injured in the first preseason game, rookie first-round draft pick Troy Fautanu was limited on Wednesday with his knee injury despite getting in his most work in weeks. On Thursday, Fautanu moved to a full participant. Friday saw Fautanu as a full participant once again and he has no injury status for Week 1.
The other two limited players On Wednesday on the injury report were running back Jaylen Warren with a hamstring injury and cornerback Cory Trice with a groin injury. On Thursday, both players returned as full participants. Friday saw both players participating once again they both are good to go for Sunday’s game.
As for the Falcons injury report, it can be seen below courtesy of Steelers.com.
Atlanta Falcons Participation/Injury Report, Week 1
No. 33 CB Antonio Hamilton (Groin) – Out
No. 8 TE Kyle Pitts (Hamstring) – Full
No. 33 CB Antonio Hamilton (Groin) – DNP
No. 53 LB Nate Landman (Quadricep) – Full
No. 70 T Jake Matthews (NIR – Resting) – Limited
No. 95 DL Ta’Quon Graham (NIR – Resting) – Limited
No. 90 DL David Onyemata (NIR – Resting) – DNP
No. 97 DL Grady Jarrett (NIR – Resting) – DNP
Make sure you are checking back at Steel Curtain Network for an roster updates, including practice squad elevations, as well as continued coverage as the Steelers prepare for Sunday’s game against the Falcons.
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