The Pittsburgh Steelers expected to open training camp with Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback, but a calf injury has other ideas . While it’s given the team ample opportunities to see where Justin Fields is, getting Wilson more reps with his new team would be nice.
Appearing on Inside Training Camp Live on NFL Network, Wilson was asked about his injury.
“I’m feeling really good right now,” Wilson said. “I think Coach [Mike] Tomlin wants me to be smart. Face it, it’s been nine days since injury. I’m out there getting all the reps in terms of fundamental work and then one-on-ones and routes on air, and then obviously seven on seven, too.