{
  "id": 13828969,
  "title": "Steelers Lose Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek to Injuries vs. Colts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/steelers-lose-roman-wilson-ben-skowronek-to-injuries-vs-colts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:04:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-lose-roman-wilson-ben-000453749.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a setback in their roster on Sunday as two key wide receivers, Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek, were forced to leave the team's 34-22 victory over the Indianapolis Colts due to injuries.\n\nWilson suffered a dislocated finger in the first half of the game and had to be substituted, failing to return to the field. The injury became apparent in a play that was initially believed to result in an 11-yard completion, but was subsequently overturned by officials. Wilson, who entered his third NFL season as the third wide receiver for Pittsburgh, had only one target in the game before being sidelined.\n\nSkowronek also exited the game before halftime due to a calf injury, forcing him to head to the locker room for evaluation and subsequently leaving the game as well. He did not return.\n\nThe Steelers were already dealing with another injury issue, as Michael Pittman Jr. remains on injured reserve due to a foot injury. With the loss of two more receivers, the team found itself with limited depth at the position, placing additional responsibility on the remaining players. Head coach Mike McCarthy did not provide an update on Wilson or Skowronek following the game, but commended the younger players for managing the changes without significantly altering the team's approach.",
  "summary": "Pittsburgh's receiving depth took a hit against Indianapolis. Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek both left Sunday's win before halftime.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wide receivers Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek injured during game",
    "Wilson dislocated finger, Skowronek had calf injury",
    "Steelers now face depth issues at wide receiver position"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Losing two more receivers to injury further depletes the team's depth and forces the remaining roster to carry an increased burden during an already difficult period for the unit.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}