Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson is expected to miss multiple weeks after suffering a finger injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN. Wilson, 25, is seeking a second opinion on the injury, which comes at a difficult moment for Pittsburgh’s receiver room.
Wilson entered Sunday with 14 receptions on 25 targets for 188 yards and two touchdowns through the first five weeks of his third NFL season. Those 25 targets ranked second on the Steelers roster, making him one of Aaron Rodgers’ most frequently used options before the injury.
What The Team Said
ESPN reported Wilson will miss multiple weeks with a finger injury. Wilson suffered the injury in the second quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. He is seeking a second opinion, per ESPN.
Who Replaces Him
The Steelers are projected to lean on DK Metcalf, rookies Germie Bernard and Kaden Wetjen, and Brandon Smith, who was elevated from the practice squad. Michael Pittman Jr. is on injured reserve with a foot injury; Ben Skowronek left Sunday’s game with a calf injury.s expected absence compounds an already thin receiver group in Pittsburgh. Michael Pittman Jr. was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a foot injury, a day before Wilson went down. Ben Skowronek also left Sunday’s game against the Colts with a calf injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest, according to Yahoo Sports.
With Wilson, Pittman and possibly Skowronek all sidelined, the Steelers’ healthy wide receivers include DK Metcalf, rookies Germie Bernard and Kaden Wetjen, and Brandon Smith, who was elevated from the practice squad. That group will need to absorb a larger share of the offensive workload in Wilson’s absence.
Skowronek has shown he can produce when called upon. He caught a 23-yard touchdown pass and recovered a key fumble in Pittsburgh’s Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers praised that performance afterward, saying, “Ben had a great day.
He’s a really damn good player for us. Recovered that fumble, which was big for us. Could have gave him another touchdown.”
Season Context
Wilson, 25, entered Sunday with 14 receptions on 25 targets for 188 yards and two touchdowns. Those 25 targets ranked second on the Steelers roster.
What’s Next
The Steelers have not announced a specific return date. Wilson will be re-evaluated after his second opinion.
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