The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially without wide receivers Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek for their upcoming matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Mike McCarthy dropped the news during his Monday press conference, and man, this isn’t good.
Depth Chart Taking A Brutal Hit
This isn’t just one guy out; we’re talking two depth options gone from the receiving corps. Wilson had to leave Sunday’s game against the Colts with a hand injury, and Skowronek got knocked out in the second quarter of that same game with a calf/ankle issue. Both players are completely ruled out for the week. And get this, Michael Pittman Jr. is still stuck on IR, battling his own foot injury. That’s a serious hit to their pass-catching crew, even if they’re considered depth.
Time For Rookies To Shine (Again) While The Front Office Scrambles
So, who’s going to step up? Looks like rookie Germie Bernard is gonna get another big call. He’s been asked to contribute, and now the spotlight’s squarely on him, stepping up once again. The Steelers are coming off a 34-22 win over the Colts, where Jaylen Warren absolutely went off for 188 yards, so they know how to win, but the receiving game is gonna be tested. All these absences put some serious additional pressure on the Steelers front office. You gotta wonder if they’re already burning the midnight oil to try and bring in another pass-catcher. Their receiver depth is definitely going to be worth keeping an eye on as they get ready for this showdown with the Buccaneers.
The Steelers are facing a real challenge heading into the Bucs game, needing someone to answer the bell at wide receiver. Can Bernard rise to the occasion, and will the front office pull a rabbit out of a hat? It’s gonna be wild to see how this plays out.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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