Chance to shine in preseason opener
Bernard will have the opportunity to work in an expanded role in Thursday's preseason opener against the Packers due to injuries to both Michael Pittman (right leg) and DK Metcalf (undisclosed), Jacob Punturi of SI.com reports.
The Steelers released their initial depth chart Aug. 5, which had Roman Wilson pencilled in as the WR3 alongside Pittman and Metcalf while Bernard was listed as the No. 4 wideout. Bernard, a second-round selection of the Steelers in the 2026 NFL Draft, has been battling against Wilson for a spot on the first-team offense, and Thursday's preseason game will be stage in which both wideouts audition for a starting spot for the upcoming regular season, especially if both Pittman and Metcalf are sidelined against Green Bay.
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Michael Pittman Jr.
Not slated to play preseason opener
Pittman isn't in line to suit up for Thursday's preseason contest against the Packers, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
DK Metcalf
Not in uniform for preseason opener
Metcalf (undisclosed) isn't in uniform for Thursday's preseason opener against the Packers, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Aaron Rodgers
Not in line to suit up Thursday
Rodgers isn't slated to play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Packers, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Roman Wilson
Working as No. 3 WR
Wilson has been the No. 3 wideout with Pittsburgh's first-team offense throughout most of training camp, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Misses practice Tuesday
Pittman (right leg) didn't practice Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
DK Metcalf
Dealing with unspecified injury
Metcalf is managing an unspecified injury, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.
Michael Pittman Jr.
Not spotted at practice
Pittman (leg) wasn't spotted at Monday's practice, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Rico Dowdle
Listed behind Warren on depth chart
Jaylen Warren is listed ahead of Dowdle on the Steelers' initial posted depth chart ahead of the preseason, Brian Batko of the team's official site reports.
Jaylen Warren
Listed ahead of Dowdle
Warren is listed ahead of free-agent addition Rico Dowdle on the Steelers' initial depth chart ahead of the preseason, Brian Batko of the team's official site reports.
Aaron Rodgers
Could see preseason action
Coach Mike McCarthy has asked Rodgers to play in the Steelers' first two preseason games, according to Michael Silver of The Athletic.