The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with the injury bug. Specifically, the wide receiver room has been hit big time with the short-term IR trip for Michael Pittman Jr. and the news of a potential multi-week absence for Roman Wilson, who…
Rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard is set for an expanded role with the Pittsburgh Steelers following multiple injuries in the receiving corps. With Michael Pittman Jr. placed on injured reserve and Roman Wilson facing a potential multi-week absence, Bernard played 92% of the offensive snaps on Sunday, recording six receptions for 80 yards on nine targets.
Head coach Mike McCarthy stated that football comes easily to Bernard, highlighting his ability to line up at all three receiver spots. Jason Aponte writes that Bernard now has a major opportunity to establish himself, beginning with the upcoming matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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