Roman Wilson Leaves Practice with Injury
UNITY TWP., Pa. — Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson left Tuesday’s practice with an ankle injury after being tackled on a jet sweep by cornerback Anthony Averett in seven shots. Wilson left practice on a cart. Head coach Mike Tomlin said after practice that he had no update on the seriousness.
#Steelers WR Roman Wilson left practice after being tackled on a jet sweep in seven shots. Not quite sure what the injury might’ve been. Trainer looking at hip/back etc area.
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) July 30, 2024
Wilson, a third-round pick out of Michigan in this year’s draft, has been turning heads at Saint Vincent College. Wilson had his best day to date as a pro on Friday, and then repeated that feat on Saturday, combining big plays with an innate ability to get open, even on busted plays and in scramble drills. The talents the Steelers saw in the young Wolverines product are staring to show on the practice field, and for a receiver as physical as he is, it might get even better when the pads go on.
Roman Wilson showed back up on the first play of the second team period on Saturday. Getting some run with the first team, he got loose behind Bishop for about a 25-yard gain down the right sideline. Justin Fields made an excellent pass to hit him in stride.
Ben Cooper of Pro Football Focus tabbed Wilson as the Steeler with the most to gain from training camp.
The Steelers traded wideout Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers this offseason, leaving their depth chart thin on proven production at the position. George Pickens is now expected to pair up with the rookie Wilson to jumpstart a new-look Pittsburgh offense. The third-round pick could very quickly become a star,”
“Wilson operated primarily from the slot at Michigan, where his speed shined brightest. He crushed the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine with 91st-percentile marks in the 40-yard dash (4.39 seconds) and 10-yard split (1.51 seconds). His new teammate Calvin Austin III ran a 4.31-second 40-yard dash in 2022, so Steelers training camp may be a track meet as Wilson looks to cement his spot as a worthy starter.”
Alan Saunders contributed reporting from Unity Twp.
