Steelers' Rising Star: Roman Wilson Impresses Rodgers in Preseason

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, second-year wide receiver Roman Wilson is turning heads and earning praise from the team's veteran quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

According to Rodgers, Wilson has been "improving every day" and has shown his potential with a few "splash plays" in the Steelers' first two preseason games. While Rodgers acknowledges that there is still room for improvement, he believes Wilson has a chance to become a "big-time talent in the league."

Rodgers, who signed a one-year deal with the Steelers in June after spending the previous two seasons with the New York Jets, is committed to working closely with Wilson and the team's coaching staff to ensure the young receiver reaches his full potential. The four-time NFL MVP is confident that with the right guidance, Wilson can meet the "standard of excellence" that the Steelers have set for him.

Wilson, who was selected by the Steelers in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, had a limited rookie campaign due to injuries but has shown significant progress in the preseason. In the team's first two exhibition games, he has tallied a combined four receptions for 96 yards, including a 42-yard and a 30-yard pickup.

The Steelers' wide receiver room now includes Wilson, two-time Pro Bowler DK Metcalf, and veteran Robert Woods, following the team's decision to trade previous No. 1 receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in May. With Rodgers at the helm and a talented receiving corps, the Steelers are poised to make a strong push for the playoffs in the upcoming season.