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Mike Tomlin Expects Russell Wilson To Begin Work In Team Periods When Practice Resumes On Tuesday

Russell Wilson missed his fourth-straight practice today to open the Pittsburgh Steelers’ training camp, but he has been slowly increasing his level of activity in the pre- and post-practice setting.

According to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor on X, Mike Tomlin told the media after practice that the plan is for Wilson to begin working in team periods on Tuesday when the pads come on.

Mike Tomlin said Russell Wilson’s participation increased today, and he expects to work the quarterback into some team periods when camp resumes after tomorrow’s off day

— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) July 28, 2024

Today’s Sunday practice was the final of the ramp-up period before pads come on and full contact begins.