Russell Wilson sits out season opener for Steelers with a calf injury. Justin Fields get the start

ATLANTA (AP) — Russell Wilson’s debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to wait.

Wilson, a nine-time Pro Bowler who signed with the Steelers after being cut loose by the Denver Broncos, was ruled out of the season opener Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of a calf injury.

Another newcomer to the Steelers, Justin Fields, was set to start in Wilson’s place.

The 35-year-old Wilson earned the starting job during the preseason, only to aggravate a calf injury in practice on Thursday.