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Steelers WR Corps Decimated: Who Will Catch Passes?
15 Oct
Summary
- Steelers face significant WR injuries heading into Week 6.
- Key wideouts Pittman, Wilson, and Skowronek are sidelined.
- Rodgers expresses trust in practice squad receivers like Johnson.
As Week 6 approaches, the Steelers are grappling with a critical shortage of healthy wide receivers. Michael Pittman is already on injured reserve, and the team will also be without Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek. This leaves only three active wideouts, with rookie Kaden Wetjen yet to see offensive snaps this season.
Despite the depleted roster, quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains optimistic, expressing significant trust in Brandon Smith, Brandon Johnson, and Isaiah Hodgins, who are currently on the practice squad. Rodgers highlighted his positive history and belief in each of these players' abilities to step up.
The team's offensive strategy will likely lean on other targets to mitigate the wide receiver absences. Running back Jaylen Warren and tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington have been frequent contributors in the passing game and are expected to shoulder more responsibility.
