{
  "id": 14045965,
  "title": "Steelers WRs Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson OUT versus the Buccaneers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/steelers-wrs-ben-skowronek-and-roman-wilson-out-versus-the-buccaneers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T21:20:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-wrs-ben-skowronek-roman-212022477.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves significantly weakened ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Buccaneers. Head coach Mike McCarthy announced that wide receivers Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson will be sidelined for the game. Skowronek suffered a calf injury during the previous week's win over the Indianapolis Colts. Later in the second half of that contest, Wilson sustained a finger injury, seen being wrapped after Sunday's victory. Sources indicate Wilson will be out for an extended period, potentially multiple weeks. Wilson's increased workload was a result of teammate Michael Pittman Jr.'s own foot injury, which placed him on injured reserve. With both Skowronek and Wilson now absent, the Steelers are expected to rely even more heavily on rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard for their passing game. Tight end Pat Freiermuth, who has been gaining attention in the passing game, is also expected to see more opportunities. Additionally, running back Jaylen Warren, who has been having an exceptional season, is likely to continue receiving significant playing time.",
  "summary": "The Steelers are increasingly short-handed at wide receiver with Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek both out vs the Buccaneers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:04:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}