Despite Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s excitement for Roman Wilson’s potential in the Week 17 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, the second-year wideout finished the contest with zero receptions on zero targets. And one insider has taken it upon himself to solve Wilson’s continued disappearing act.
On Monday, Mark Kaboly speculated that Wilson’s lack of usage might have nothing to do with Tomlin, and everything to do with Aaron Rodgers’ trust, or lack thereof in this case.
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“It’s to that point where you just scratch your head,” Kaboly said via 93.7 The Fan. “Not only did [Tomlin] pump his tires up on Tuesday, but then he came out and told Labriola basically he had a good week of practice and respected him during his Sunday little conversation. The only thing I can think of, and this is pure speculation, is the quarterback doesn’t like him. Not like him, doesn’t trust him.”
Selected by Pittsburgh with the 84th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Wilson caught 12 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns through the first 12 games of the 2025 season. He was then designated as a healthy scratch over the next three games, but wasn’t targeted in his return to play against Cleveland.
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