Steelers Place Rookie WR Roman Wilson on Injured Reserve Due to Hamstring Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson on injured reserve, the team announced on October 28, 2024. Wilson, who was selected by the Steelers with the No. 84 pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, suffered an aggravation of his hamstring injury during practice on Wednesday.

According to a team source, Wilson’s injury is significant enough to warrant his placement on injured reserve, which means he will miss at least four games. This development is a setback for the rookie, who had already seen limited action in his debut season. In his first game, Wilson was used on only five snaps and did not receive any targets or make any receptions.

Wilson, 22, had a promising collegiate career at the University of Michigan, where he was a three-year starter and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2023. His placement on injured reserve is among several roster moves made by the Steelers in recent days.

The injury highlights the challenges Wilson has faced in his transition to the NFL. Despite his potential, he has yet to make a significant impact on the field, and now he will have to focus on his recovery before he can contribute to the team again.