Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons because of a calf injury, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
That means Justin Fields will start in his place.
Wilson, 35, was signed to the Steelers this offseason after the Denver Broncos released him following two disastrous—and very expensive—seasons. He was brought in under the belief that he would likely be the starter, though he competed throughout the summer with Fields, who was also acquired this offseason in a trade with the Chicago Bears.
Wilson was the more experienced and decorated option.