The Steelers just dropped wide receiver Roman Wilson onto the IR after that finger injury he picked up against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, and honestly, this wideout room is getting thinner by the minute. By rule, Wilson is out for the next four games, and that is a brutal blow as Pittsburgh tries to find some rhythm.
Pass-Catchers Taking a Hit
Wilson isn’t alone on the sidelines either. Fellow wideout Michael Pittman Jr. is also on IR, meaning the Steelers are down two key targets for their offense. To make matters worse, there’s another pass-catcher concern brewing: Pat Freiermuth hit the injury report with a calf injury, making his status for the next game questionable. You have to wonder how much more attrition this unit can take without it really showing up on the field. On a slightly brighter note, wide receiver DK Metcalf was taken off the injury report after an illness on Friday and is set to play.
Next Up: Tampa Bay
With these hits to the roster, the Steelers have had to make some moves. They have elevated Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson to the 53-man roster to help fill out the wide receiver spots. They also signed running back Lew Nichols to the 53-man roster. This revamped group will be put to the test quickly. The Steelers are currently sitting at a 3-2 record and are heading to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers. What’s at stake? They’re trying to snag their first win-streak of the year. Getting a win on the road against Tampa Bay with these lineup changes would be huge for building momentum.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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