On Wednesday morning, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced they signed a former New York Jets wide receiver. The Steelers needed to add a wide receiver following rookie Roman Wilson’s injury at practice on Tuesday.
Roman Wilson suffered an injury at practice
Wilson’s injury isn’t considered serious. Per Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, Wilson is week-to-week with an ankle sprain:
Wilson, who has impressed early on in camp, suffered an ankle sprain in practice today, source said. The belief is he’ll be ready to start the season, but expect Wilson to ease back in, as expectations are high for the 3rd round national champ.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Tarik Black
Black originally signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent time on the Colts practice squad in 2021, but was released before the end of the season.
Black was signed by the New York Jets practice squad late in the 2021 season and was elevated for the final game of the year, making two catches for 10 yards. He spent part of the 2022 season on the Jets practice squad as well…
Black spent one season at the University of Texas where he appeared in eight games in 2020, finishing with 10 receptions for 240 yards and one touchdown. Before joining the Longhorns, he spent three years at Michigan where he appeared in 21 games, starting nine. He finished with 40 receptions for 507 yards and two touchdowns.
Steelers fans’ initial reaction to the news
Steelers fans have been asking for the team to sign a receiver for a while. The Steelers cut a wide receiver to sign a tight end on Tuesday, and many fans questioned the move. Here are the best posts after the Steelers signed Black.
Who needs Aiyuk when Tarik Black is out there 😤💪
Super Bowl time.
— Baku 🐧 (@Mazursky8895) July 31, 2024
WR room has been filled. Playoff win loading
— Joe O⬛️🟨⬜️🟨⬛️ (@JoeOleSexy1967) July 31, 2024
Should’ve brought back Marquez
— Matt (@SteelerVol4Life) July 31, 2024
Real ones remember Tarik black at Michigan
— Aidan (@aidanproffitt) July 31, 2024
just signing mfs from Amazon warehouse I see
— ♠️ (@AceBinSlidin) July 31, 2024
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