Roman Wilson WR PIT (5) Wed 9/4/24 4:03 PM
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Wilson (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson missed most of training camp and preseason due to a left ankle sprain, and while the rookie third-round draft pick has made some progress in his recovery, his status for Sunday's season opener against the Falcons remains up in the air. If Wilson's able to upgrade to full practice participation Thursday or Friday, he would likely avoid Pittsburgh's final injury report, which would pave the way for the wide receiver to make his NFL debut Sunday.
Roman Wilson WR PIT (5) Tue 9/3/24 12:12 PM
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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed optimism Tuesday that Wilson (ankle) could suit up in Sunday's season opener versus the Falcons, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson missed most of training camp and all of the preseason while recovering from a left ankle sprain, but the rookie third-round pick out of Michigan looks like he'll be able to practice in some capacity during the upcoming week. The Steelers will likely wait and see how Wilson fares during practice before making a call on his status for Sunday's game, but even if he's active for the opener, he's unlikely to be in store for a major role right out of the gate due to the time he missed over the summer. George Pickens, Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin are listed as the Steelers' three starting receivers on the team's first depth chart of the season that was released Tuesday, with Wilson being listed as Jefferson's backup, per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com.
Roman Wilson WR PIT (5) Mon 8/26/24 2:44 PM
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Wilson (ankle) did prep work with his teammates Monday but didn't actually practice, Alan Saunders of Steelers Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie third-round pick sprained his left ankle during the first week of training camp and used a protective boot for a few days thereafter. Wilson did some individual drills last week, suggesting he has a chance to be ready for the regular-season opener Sunday, Sept. 8 against Atlanta, although the month of missed practice presumably ends any hope of being a Week 1 starter. Van Jefferson has taken most of the first-team reps opposite George Pickens this summer, including during preseason games, with Calvin Austin mostly working the slot as Pittsburgh's No. 3 receiver.
Roman Wilson WR PIT (5) Wed 8/21/24 1:01 PM
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Wilson (ankle) acknowledged Wednesday that he won't be available for Saturday's preseason finale against the Lions, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
That said, Wilson did indicate that he hopes to be back soon. The 2024 third-rounder suffered an ankle injury at the end of July, and at that time he was viewed as week-to-week. Given that he's still sidelined, the rookie's Week 1 status is unclear, but once he's healthy Wilson will look to secure a steady role in a Pittsburgh WR corps led by George Pickens.
Roman Wilson WR PIT (5) Sun 8/4/24 12:47 PM
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Wilson was spotted in training camp without a walking boot Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson sprained his ankle during practice Tuesday and subsequently donned a walking boot, though doing so was deemed a precaution. Head coach Mike Tomlin indicated Thursday that the rookie wideout is expected to be sidelined multiple weeks, so he's unlikely to play in the team's first exhibition game Aug. 9. However, the fact that he's no longer wearing a boot (Saunders indicated that Wilson is wearing a wrap instead) is a positive sign that the receiver will be ready to play Week 1 of the regular season.
Roman Wilson WR PIT (5) Thu 8/1/24 3:30 PM
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Coach Mike Tomlin indicated Thursday that it may be multiple weeks before Wilson (ankle) returns to action, Alan Saunders of Steelersnow.com reports. "He's got an ankle sprain," Tomlin said of the rookie wideout. "It could be characterized as week-to-week at this juncture. We've got him walking around in a boot for precaution. I'll give you more information as he gets closer to help."
EDGE Analysis
Wilson, whom the report notes is wearing a boot on his left ankle, thus appears to be on track to miss the Steelers' preseason opener, at a minimum. Once the 2024 third-rounder is able to return to practice, he'll resume competing with Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin and Quez Watkins for slotting behind the team's top WR, George Pickens.
Roman Wilson WR PIT (5) Tue 7/30/24 7:05 PM
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Wilson (ankle) is expected to be ready for the start of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
It sounds like Wilson should be considered week-to-week at this point, as the Steelers will presumably ease him back into the swing of things once his ankle is back up to par. The 2024 third-rounder was expected to compete with the likes of Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin and Quez Watkins at training camp for reps at receiver behind George Pickens on the depth chart. Thus, a return to the practice field sooner than later would be beneficial for him to build a rapport with both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
Roman Wilson WR PIT (5) Tue 7/30/24 12:40 PM
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Wilson sustained an ankle injury during Tuesday's practice, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, coach Mike Tomlin noted that Wilson is being evaluated to determine the severity of the issue and how much time he might miss. Once the 2024 third-rounder returns to the field, he'll continue to compete with Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin and Quez Watkins for slotting behind George Pickens.
Roman Wilson WR PIT (5) Tue 7/30/24 12:24 PM
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Wilson left Tuesday's practice on a cart after he suffered an injury, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's not yet clear if the injury is considered serious or might impact Wilson's availability beyond the next few days. He's one of the many players competing for roles behind No. 1 receiver George Pickens, with the other top candidates to start being Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin. As a rookie third-round pick with 4.39 speed, Wilson offers the highest ceiling in the team's WR room besides Pickens in terms of both real-life and fantasy value.