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Andrew Joseph

NFL fans thought it was hilarious that Russell Wilson dressed in full pads despite being inactive for the Steelers

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Sunday’s Week 1 matchup between the Falcons and Steelers could have been Russell Wilson’s debut for Pittsburgh. He certainly dressed like it was going to be.

Wilson — acquired this offseason along with fellow quarterback Justin Fields — was limited in practice this week with a calf injury and his status for the game in doubt. Wilson was going to try to give it a go in warmups, but the Steelers put away any question when they listed Wilson as inactive for the game.

Now, typically (or, really, always) an inactive player will be on the sidelines in regular clothes. After all, an inactive player cannot play — there is no point in wearing full pads just for the fun of it. Wilson, though, took that unusual approach. He dressed in full pads and eyeblack.

 

I’m not sure why Wilson would even want to wear shoulder pads just for show. It’s way more comfortable to just dress in street clothes. But Wilson is a Football Guy, and he wasn’t going to pass up an opportunity to be performative.

NFL fans had jokes for Wilson’s Week 1 look.

This was how Twitter/X reacted

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