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Aaron Rodgers seeks receiver chemistry amid Steelers injury struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 9:15 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Aaron Rodgers seeks receiver chemistry amid Steelers injury struggles

Summary

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4) on Sunday, October 15, with significant injury concerns in their receiving corps. Three of their top five wide receivers are out, including Michael Pittman Jr. with a foot injury. Rodgers has expressed confidence in the remaining group, including rookie Germie Bernard, who has shown improvement, posting season highs in targets, receptions, and yards in last week's game against Indianapolis. With limited time for building chemistry, the team is relying on adaptability and on-field connection as they prepare for the upcoming matchup.

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Status Watch

•Steelers have three of their top five receivers sidelined due to injuries.
•Michael Pittman Jr. is out for at least three more games.
•Rookie Germie Bernard is gaining confidence with recent performances.
•Rodgers focuses on maintaining team engagement through impromptu quizzes.
•Upcoming game on October 15 against Tampa Bay.

Latest Updates

9:15 PMYahoo Sports — The Steelers are hurting at wide receiver, so Aaron Rodgers will try to build chemistry on the fly

What they're saying

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Defining chemistry with a wide receiver is easy for Aaron Rodgers. Sometimes there are no verbal or physical cues at all, but an ESP of sorts culled from hours, weeks, months, and sometimes years spent together in meetings, on the plane, at dinner, on the field.
— Yahoo Sportsby WILL GRAVES

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