Steelers WR Room Running on Fumes as Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek Ruled Out

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently trying to win a football game while their wide receiver room slowly turns into a ghost town.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that rookie Roman Wilson and veteran Ben Skowronek have both been officially ruled out. Wilson is dealing with a finger issue, while Skowronek is sidelined with a calf injury.

"Adam Schefter reported the injury updates on social media."

Losing two depth receivers might not sound like a franchise-altering disaster, but Pittsburgh's passing attack is not exactly a luxury yacht right now. It is more like a pontoon boat taking on water. Every able body matters when you are trying to piece together a functional offense.

The timing is less than ideal. The Steelers are currently locked in a tight, one-point dogfight with the Indianapolis Colts. When the margins are that thin, losing rotational guys who can block on the perimeter or run a clear-out route actually stings.

For anyone holding live tickets on Steelers passing props, the target tree just got violently pruned. The remaining starters are going to have to carry the entire load, because the depth chart behind them is currently held together by athletic tape and sheer willpower.

We will see if Pittsburgh can survive the afternoon without them and hold onto their narrow 17-16 lead. After that, the medical staff has a busy week ahead trying to get this receiver room back to a functional headcount.