Steelers to elevate practice-squad receivers for Tampa Bay game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

The Pittsburgh Steelers will elevate practice-squad wide receivers for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay due to injuries to their regular receivers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have only two healthy wide receivers on their active roster with regular-season experience, necessitating the elevation of practice-squad receivers for Sunday's game at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Brandon Smith already dressed for last week's home victory against Indianapolis after Roman Wilson suffered a finger injury and Ben Skowronek a calf injury in the first half. Smith is expected to be in uniform again on Sunday. With neither Wilson nor Skowronek available for the Tampa Bay game, the Steelers are also likely to elevate Brandon Johnson and/or Isaiah Hodgins from the practice squad.

DK Metcalf, the Steelers' No. 1 receiver, expressed confidence in the practice-squad options. 'I'm just waiting for them to suit up and show what they can do on Sunday,' Metcalf said. 'They've definitely been making plays out in the practice field since training camp. So I'm just happy for them to get the opportunity to showcase what they can do.'

Coach Mike McCarthy said Johnson and Hodgins have 'definitely' developed chemistry with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 'I really like this receiver group as a whole,' McCarthy said. 'These guys are all working together.'

How it is being reported

• 2 practice-squad wide receivers likely to play for Steelers SundayThere are only two healthy wide receivers on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ active roster who have played the position in a regular-season game.TribLIVE · 15 Oct, 22:35
• Whom might the Steelers turn to Sunday with all their injuries at wide receiver?Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 14 Oct, 21:00

In this story: Pittsburgh Steelers · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · DK Metcalf · Roman Wilson · Ben Skowronek · Brandon Smith · Brandon Johnson · Isaiah Hodgins

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