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Steelers Week 3 Inactives: Rookie WR debut on hold

Aug 24, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) jokes with teammates during pre-game warmups before their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) jokes with teammates during pre-game warmups before their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been hit by the injury bug to start this season, and while it is slowly improving, several key names will remain on the inactives list for Week 3:

While most of these names were to be expected, with Russell Wilson being reportedly held out until after Week 3, one surprising inclusion to this list is 2024 3rd-round draft pick, rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson.

The standout wide receiver from Michigan's 2023 championship campaign had practiced fully on Friday, and many fans were hoping to see him make his regular season debut.  Although Roman Wilson will miss his third straight week, if this week's practices were any indication, fans can expect him to be available in Week 4.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers Week 3 Inactives: Rookie WR debut on hold