Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson is set to make his NFL debut this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders after recovering from an ankle injury. Wilson, a third-round pick in the 2024 draft following a successful career at the University of Michigan, was injured during the first padded practice of training camp. Reports suggest he will be active for the game, marking a key moment in his return to the field.
Wilson’s recovery has been a tough journey. He missed most of training camp and was listed on the injury report for the first two weeks of the regular season. Although he was cleared from the injury list in Week 3, he remained inactive for the next three games. His return is timely for the Steelers, who have been dealing with a lack of depth at the wide receiver position behind their main target, George Pickens, who recently saw limited action in a loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
During his senior season at Michigan, Wilson demonstrated his skills by recording 12 touchdowns on 48 catches for 789 yards, with an impressive average of 16.4 yards per reception. His efforts played a key role in Michigan’s national championship victory, highlighting his potential value to the Steelers’ offense. With his speed and downfield playmaking ability, Wilson could become a crucial asset in the team’s passing game.
As the Steelers head into Week 6, they rank 27th in the NFL for passing yards, averaging only 178 yards per game—down from last season’s 187 yards per game. The team is looking to boost its offensive output, and Wilson’s return could provide the spark that quarterback Kenny Pickett and the offense need. The Steelers are hopeful that Wilson’s presence will help revitalize their struggling offense as they face the Raiders.
