# Aaron Rodgers on wide receiver injuries

> Rodgers says Steelers have trust in options despite wide receiver injuries.
- Title: Aaron Rodgers on wide receiver injuries · NBC Sports
- Summary: Rodgers says Steelers have trust in options despite wide receiver injuries. Aaron Rodgers expressed confidence in Brandon Smith, Brandon Johnson, and Isaiah…
- Keywords: aaron rodgers, steelers, wide receiver, injuries, nfl, brendan smith, brandon johnson, isiah hodgins, sports, Aaron, Rodgers, wide
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-rodgers-on-injuries-at-wide-receiver-i-have-a-lot-of-trust-in-our-options
- Published: 2026-10-15T12:18:00.789+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aaron rodgers, steelers, wide receiver, injuries, nfl, brendan smith, brandon johnson, isiah hodgins, sports
## Steelers short on healthy wide receivers
The Steelers are heading into Week 6 short on healthy wide receivers.
## Michael Pittman injured
Michael Pittman is on injured reserve and the team is set to be without Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek.
## Rookie Kaden Wetjen
Rookie Kaden Wetjen has yet to play an offensive snap yet this season.
## Rodgers expresses trust
Aaron Rodgers expressed his faith in Brandon Smith, Brandon Johnson, and Isaiah Hodgins while discussing the team’s options.
## Rodgers' quote
I have a lot of trust in those guys.I’ve always been a fan of Brandon Johnson; he had his locker right next to mine last year and we had some great conversations.

> I have a lot of trust in those guys
## Steelers' passing game
Running back Jaylen Warren and tight end Pat Freiermuth are tied with DK Metcalf for the team lead in catches while tight end Darnell Washington has also been used frequently in the passing game.
## Key takeaway

Aaron Rodgers expressed confidence in Brandon Smith, Brandon Johnson, and Isaiah Hodgins after Steelers' wide receiver injuries.