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Russell Wilson participates in pre-game warmups, remains on Seattle’s sideline despite being on IR
By Paul Harvey
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Russell Wilson will be on the IR for Sunday Night Football, but it does not feel right to label the quarterback as “inactive” for the game.
After injuring a finger on his throwing hand, Wilson underwent surgery and will miss some time. He was placed on IR Friday and will miss at least the next 3 games for the Seahawks before he is eligible to return.
Though Wilson will not be playing Sunday night, he still took part in some pre-game warmups. He ran through some imaginary two-minute drills on the field to stay sharp and get a little work in before kickoff.
That may sound unreal, but it is the actual truth:
Russell Wilson getting in a little work during pregame in Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/QTYOlB7XAZ
— Paul Silvi (@paulsilvi) October 17, 2021
Russell Wilson, on IR for the first time in his career, is on the field running a mock 2-minute drive by himself during pregame warmups. Calling/changing plays at the line of scrimmage and all. pic.twitter.com/3bJ6jGt873
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) October 17, 2021
After getting his work in, Wilson has not left the sideline for the game. Instead, he remained with the team on the field, likely to help guide backup QB Geno Smith in any way possible against the Steelers.
Never seen this before.
Russell Wilson on the sideline for the first game missed in his NFL career. #SEAvsPIT pic.twitter.com/9PEExaR0qk
— NFL (@NFL) October 18, 2021
Wilson truly is a one-of-a-kind player and teammate.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.