Steelers' recent first-rounder suddenly has a shot at redemption following injury to star rookie
Two up, two down for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they head into a showdown of undefeated teams against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Mike Tomlin already told us the plans for the QB situation, and a few special teamers have hit the I.R. But is this the week Pittsburgh finally gets some help in […]
Two up, two down for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they head into a showdown of undefeated teams against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
Mike Tomlin already told us the plans for the QB situation, and a few special teamers have hit the I.R.
But is this the week Pittsburgh finally gets some help in their WR corps via rookie WR Roman Wilson?
That looks to be the case after a strong week of practice, but as one rookie looks to make his debut, another may be headed for the inactives:
Steelers Takeaways:
- OT Troy Fautanu: Fautnau was limited on Friday with a knee injury, and it is currently unclear whether it's the one that he injured during the preseason, costing him Week 1. If he cannot go, Broderick Jones, who was benched last week and had a game to forget against the Broncos is set to start.
- QB Russell Wilson: As Tomlin told the media on Tuesday, the team is once again preparing for Justin Fields to start, which was backed up by Wednesday's report as Wilson was listed as a limited participant and was seen working on different concept compared to Justin Fields and Kyle Allen. On Thursday and Friday, Wilson was still limited, so no real surprise to see him listed as questionable
- WR Roman Wilson: After practicing in a full capacity last week, it seemed like Wilson would make his highly anticipated Steelers debut, but Pittsburgh decided to keep him inactive and under wraps. With the rookie participating in a limited capacity on Wednesday, if he's full by the end of the week it projects well for his play against the Chargers. On Thursday and Friday, Roman was listed as a full participant and carries no designation heading into what will likely be his Steelers debut
- OL Isaac Seumalo: HC Mike Tomlin said that Seumalo might be getting closer to his return when speaking to the media on Tuesday, but Seumalo was still listed as a DNP on Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday, Seumalo was still a dnp and is out
- TE MyCole Pruitt: Nursing a knee injury after Sunday, the Steelers elevated Rodney Williams to fill the 53rd spot on the roster on Wednesday, forecasting doubt upon the availability of Pruitt. That was confirmed when he was listed as a DNP on Wednesday. Things didn't change much on Thursday or Friday, with a set of DNP's that have him out for Sunday.
