McCarthy praises Steelers' young receivers after injuries against Colts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy commended the performance of young wide receivers during their game against the Indianapolis Colts on October 11, 2026. With Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson sidelined, the Steelers relied on DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, Brandon Smith, and Kaden Wetjen to fill the gap. McCarthy did not provide updates on the injuries to Skowronek and Wilson, leaving their statuses uncertain as the team prepares for their next match.
- •Steelers played Colts on October 11, 2026.
- •Skowronek and Wilson were out for the second half due to injuries.
- •McCarthy praised the young receivers who filled in.
- •Michael Pittman Jr. is on injured reserve for the Steelers.
- •Injury updates on Skowronek and Wilson remain pending.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We didn’t blink’: McCarthy praises Steelers’ young wide receivers
"With Ben Skowronek (calf) and Roman Wilson (hand) out for the entire second half, the Pittsburgh Steelers were down to just DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, Brandon Smith and Kaden Wetjen as their available wide receivers in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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