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NFL·TRADE·October 22, 2026 08:56 AM ET

Steelers weigh wide receiver upgrade after Pittman, Wilson, Skowronek injuries

Roman Wilson landed on injured reserve on Oct. 17.

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What happened: The Pittsburgh Steelers have been calling around on veteran wide receivers ahead of the NFL trade deadline as injuries mount across the position group, per USA Today Sports and Tom Pelissero. Michael Pittman Jr. was sidelined in late September with a foot injury, while both Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek were ruled out on Oct. 11.

Why it matters: Having three wideouts sidelined within a month tests Pittsburgh's perimeter depth during its regular-season AFC North push. With Wilson on injured reserve and both Pittman and Skowronek working through recent ailments, the front office faces added pressure to stabilize the receiver rotation before the trade window closes.

What to watch: Watch Pittsburgh's upcoming injury reports for the availability of Pittman and Skowronek alongside potential wide receiver moves ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

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