Steelers WR Roman Wilson Sidelined With Finger Injury After Win Over Colts
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Wilson is gathering info and seeking a second opinion.
The just put up 34 points in a solid Sunday win over the , but the victory tax has officially hit the wide receiver room.
Roman Wilson is expected to miss a couple of weeks after suffering a finger injury during the 34-22 win.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported the timeline on Monday morning, adding that Wilson is still gathering information and seeking a second opinion.
In the NFL, "seeking a second opinion" is usually code for hoping the first doctor was just being dramatic.
But when your entire job description revolves around catching high-velocity footballs, having all ten fingers fully operational is generally a non-negotiable requirement.
Losing Wilson chips away at 's depth chart right when the offense is actually showing signs of life.
Bettors and fantasy managers will need to monitor how the Steelers shuffle their targets out wide over the next few weeks to compensate for the missing depth.
For now, expect Wilson to be in street clothes while the medical staff figures out exactly how bad the damage is.