Steelers Russell Wilson misses season opener with a calf injury [Video]

PITTSBURGH — 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.

Wilson said he “felt a little funny” during individual drills. Coach Mike Tomlin pulled him out of the team portion of practice as a precaution.

Wilson initially injured the calf during a conditioning test when the Steelers reported to training camp in late July. He sat out practice Friday and continued to get treatment right up until game time, but it wasn’t enough to get him back on the field …