In their first day with pads on, the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their first injured player of significance. Rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson went down with a sprained ankle, and had to be carted off the field.
The NFL pre-season kicks off with the annual Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. The Houston Texans and Chicago Bears meet in the first exhibition game of the season. The top overall selection in this year’ draft, quarterback Caleb Williams. will not play for the Bears in the game.