{
  "id": 14692424,
  "title": "Aaron Rodgers on injuries at wide receiver: I have a lot of trust in our options",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/aaron-rodgers-on-injuries-at-wide-receiver-i-have-a-lot-of-trust-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T12:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-rodgers-injuries-wide-receiver-121800204.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aaron Rodgers has expressed strong confidence in the wide receiver options available to the Pittsburgh Steelers for their upcoming game against the Buccaneers. The team is currently facing significant setbacks as Michael Pittman is recovering from an injury, and veteran wideouts Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek are also sidelined. This leaves only three active wide receivers on the roster, with rookie Kaden Wetjen yet to see time in an offensive play. Rodgers assured reporters that he does not have concerns about the team's ability to cope with the losses. He particularly praised Brandon Smith, Brandon Johnson, and Isaiah Hodgins, noting that he has always had faith in Johnson, with whom he had great rapport during the previous season. Rodgers also highlighted the strong performances of Smith and Hodgins in the past. The Steelers' versatility in utilizing their other skill positions, such as with Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth, and Darnell Washington, should further bolster their chances of overcoming these injuries in the coming game.",
  "summary": "The Steelers are heading into Week 6 short on healthy wide receivers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}