The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the offseason with numerous goals, but the priority remains the same: this team believes it is a legitimate competitor. That feels like the reason why they opted to bring in Mike McCarthy.
Given that mindset and the veteran status of the roster, some drastic moves will need to be made. One position that should see a facelift is receiver.
It feels like, besides DK Metcalf, no one is safe in that locker room. For former third-round pick Roman Wilson, it could mean a very short and forgettable stint in the Steel City.
Even if he remains, Wilson may wish he hadn’t.
Based on how this roster is projected to get constructed, he could quickly find himself without a role and fighting for a roster spot. If that occurs, Wilson may just hope for a fresh start somewhere else.
Roman Wilson simply can’t find his footing with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Wilson’s first two seasons have been nothing short of disaster.
His rookie season was hampered by an injury. He missed most of training camp and a good chunk of the early season before attempting a comeback. That wasn’t fruitful; he reinjured himself and ended the year on injured reserve.
Hype around Wilson grew early in training camp. With an obvious need at receiver, the hope was for the former Wolverine to stand out and make a case to be a contributor on offense.
That never materialized, and Wilson spent more time on the bench later in the year than he did on the field.
It’s unfortunate, but there isn’t a clear path for this to get better for Wilson. It feels like the Steelers will, at worst, add two viable starting receivers either through the draft or free agency. That means Wilson’s best-case scenario is being the fourth receiver on the roster by week one.
If the team double-dips on early receivers or if another surprise name makes some noise, he could tumble even farther down the depth chart. There is a real chance he is fighting for a roster spot.
It also doesn’t help that Wilson doesn’t play a lot of special teams. He has very little experience in returns and doesn’t have the right body type for coverage.
Even if the Steelers keep him around, he could want to get out if the playing time isn’t there. As of this writing, I wouldn’t be shocked to see him traded or cut before the regular season begins.
Wilson hasn’t panned out, and it doesn’t feel like his path to the roster is any clearer. It may not just be Pittsburgh that wants out, though, as Wilson could want a new opportunity in 2026.