Insider reveals timetable for return of Steelers standout rookie WR who was carted off at recent practice

In what was supposed to be a joyous return to padded football in Latrobe, the Pittsburgh Steelers may have lost standout rookie WR Roman Wilson for the remainder of the Summer.

The good news is, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media , Wilson could be back in time for the start of the regular season.

More on the injury, how it happened, and what to expect next:

Roman Wilson Sprains Ankle in Seven Shots

Wilson was spotted exiting the practice field after being attended to by the training staff. He was seen showing discomfort around the foot and ankle area, though he was able to walk to the cart under his own power.

Mike Tomlin confirmed to the media after practice that Wilson hurt his ankle and said that further evaluation was needed before determining the severity and duration of time he would miss.

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN first reported that Wilson escaped a serious injury while suffering an ankle sprain and was to be listed as week to week. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media then confirmed that report adding that Pittsburgh plans to ease the rookie back in, hopefully in time for the regular season.

Wilson was a standout player by all means through the first four practices. He was the team's leading WR in a variety of metrics and stole the show on Saturday when the team allocated him first-team reps.

The main concern with Wilson coming out of Michigan was his durability. A WR smaller in stature, he's a bit shorter and slighter than the man he was drafted to replace, Diontae Johnson, who also isn't the biggest pass catcher.

For now, the injury emphasizes Calvin Austin to step up and for Van Jefferson to continue impressing in his WR #2 role. But Pittsburgh had been rumored to be in the WR market for some time, with Dan Graziano of ESPN recently stoking those flames . What became a possibility, might become a necessity for Pittsburgh now.

I expect the Steelers to add a wide receiver if one becomes available in a trade as the preseason unfolds. But as of now, nothing on that front seems imminent, which means opportunity for the guys who are in camp to audition for the No. 2 wide receiver spot behind George Pickens. Veteran Van Jefferson (who played for OC Arthur Smith in Atlanta last year) is one to keep an eye on, based on the conversations I had while I was there, and Calvin Austin Ill is another guy for whom the Steelers have high hopes. Rookie Roman Wilson has a chance to occupy the slot receiver role. - Dan Graziano, ESPN

We'll see where things go from here.