The Pittsburgh Steelers placed receiver Roman Wilson on injured reserve due to a finger injury sustained in their Week 5 win over the Indianapolis Colts, marking their second key receiver lost to injury in as many weeks. Wilson, a favorite downfield target of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, had two touchdown catches this season and will miss at least four weeks. Last week, the Steelers placed Michael Pittman Jr. on IR after he aggravated a foot injury, further depleting the receiving corps.
Rodgers acknowledged the situation, stating the team would rely on in-house options and a talented practice squad group to step up in preparation for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. To replace the missing pass catchers, the Steelers elevated receivers Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson from the practice squad. They also ruled out receiver and special teams ace Ben Skowronek, leaving them without three of their top five pass catchers for the upcoming matchup.
Tight end Pat Freiermuth (calf) was added to the injury report as questionable. However, the Steelers received positive news as top wideout DK Metcalf was taken off the injury list after missing Friday's practice with an illness, making him available for the Buccaneers game.
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