Steelers' Rookie Receiver Gains Confidence, Impresses Veteran QB Rodgers

As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is focused on helping third-string receiver Roman Wilson reach his full potential. Though Wilson was initially slotted behind Scotty Miller and Robert Woods on the depth chart, Rodgers believes the young wideout has the necessary talent to make a significant contribution to the team.

In a recent practice, Wilson impressed Rodgers with his performance, making several strong connections with the veteran quarterback. Rodgers noted that Wilson's development had been hindered by an ankle injury at the start of his rookie campaign last year, which kept him from seeing much playing time. However, the Steelers' coaching staff and Rodgers himself are now working to boost Wilson's confidence and help him play with a more free-flowing, instinctive style.

"I got to get Roman out of his head a little bit," Rodgers said. "He's such a good kid. He cares so much about whether it's my approval or he's doing it right. He's just got to trust himself because he's so damn talented. The more that he can play free and not think out there, the better he's going to play."

With the Steelers' top receivers DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III also in the mix, Wilson will have to continue proving himself over the next few weeks to earn a more prominent role in the offense. But if he can heed Rodgers' advice and play with greater confidence, the 2024 third-round pick could be poised for a breakout sophomore campaign.