Roman Wilson's rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers was marred by injuries, limiting his opportunities to showcase his skills. However, his former teammate Will Johnson, a top cornerback prospect for the upcoming NFL Draft, believes Wilson can bounce back in 2025. Johnson praised Wilson's speed and agility, noting their competitive practice sessions at Michigan, where Wilson excelled during their national championship run in 2023.

After being selected in the third round of the 2024 draft, Wilson faced an ankle injury that sidelined him during the preseason. Although he returned by Week 3, he played sparingly and ended up on the reserve/injured list due to a hamstring injury. With the Steelers' receiving corps lacking depth beyond standout George Pickens, Wilson's potential for a breakout sophomore season remains high.

The NFL playoffs are set to kick off, but injuries among key players could shape the outcome of Wild Card Weekend. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who missed the last two games due to a concussion, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love, who faced an elbow injury, are both significant concerns. Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers also sustained a knee injury that will sideline him for their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

As teams prepare for their critical playoff games, the latest injury reports reveal a mix of concerns. The Los Angeles Chargers will be without wide receiver Josh Palmer, while some players like running back J.K. Dobbins and wide receiver Quentin Johnston are listed as questionable. The Houston Texans, on the other hand, are facing their own injury issues with players like Shaq Mason and Teagan Quitoriano out of action.

In the Ravens vs. Steelers game, the Ravens will be missing Zay Flowers, but they still have Mark Andrews as a solid target. The Steelers have a few players listed as out, including wide receiver Roman Wilson. The Buffalo Bills look relatively healthy ahead of their game against the Denver Broncos, with only KR Brandon Codrington as a questionable player. Meanwhile, the Eagles are set to have Hurts back in action, alongside A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, while the Packers are managing injuries to Christian Watson and others.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic about fielding a fully healthy roster as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. This includes the anticipated return of starting cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who missed the previous game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a knee injury sustained in Week 16. Porter's return is crucial as the Steelers will confront one of the NFL's top receiving duos, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, who recently excelled in a game against the Denver Broncos, combining for 20 receptions, 233 yards, and three touchdowns.

Alongside Porter, backup quarterback Justin Fields is also back in action after being sidelined with an abdominal issue. The Steelers have also activated the practice windows for rookie receiver Roman Wilson, who has been on injured reserve since late October due to a hamstring issue, and inside linebacker Cole Holcomb, who is recovering from a knee injury. Tomlin is eager to leverage a healthier lineup to break their three-game losing streak and secure their first playoff victory since 2016.

While the Steelers have already clinched a playoff spot, they still have significant stakes in the upcoming match. A victory against the Bengals, coupled with a Baltimore Ravens loss to the Cleveland Browns, would grant the Steelers the AFC North title and a home game in the wild-card round. Conversely, a win alone would ensure a fifth seed in the playoffs, setting up a wild-card matchup against the Houston Texans. Tomlin emphasized the importance of momentum heading into the playoffs, expressing his desire to erase the negative feelings from recent performances with a strong showing at Acrisure Stadium.