Outlook On Steelers Rookie Roman Wilson Not Great, Insider Says

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie receiver Roman Wilson injured his ankle during the first week of training camp. The initial prognosis was two weeks, but that has come and gone and we still have not seen Wilson on the field.

On Wednesday, Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette appeared on The Fan Morning show to give an update on the injured receiver.

“I don’t think he is going to play in the preseason,” Fittipaldo said. “He did not practice Tuesday. His situation certainly bears watching. Obviously, he’s a third-round pick. They’re gonna carry him on the 53-man roster.

"But if you’re a rookie and you don’t play in any preseason games, depending on what else goes on with this roster, I think he’s a candidate for IR.

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“So that’s something to keep an eye on for next week. Now, if he returns to practice later this week and next, we’ll see. But not looking good for Roman Wilson right now.”

If Wilson goes onto the IR, that would be a huge blow for the Steelers offense, which has struggled quite a bit in the preseason. Coach Mike Tomlin & Co. depended on the former Wolverine to provide a spark from the slot and the outside.

Cut-down day is Tuesday as teams move from 90 players to 53.