Roman Wilson has turned a slow start to his NFL career into his clearest stretch of production yet, and Aaron Rodgers is making it clear the Steelers want to keep feeding him. After Wilson put together back-to-back strong games, Rodgers said he will get a lot of opportunities and added that he loves when Wilson is out there.
That matters because Wilson has been part of the biggest consistent role of his NFL career so far. The Steelers selected him in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and while the team added Michael Pittman Jr. and drafted Germie Bernard, Wilson has kept his role for now.
Wilson's recent surge
Over a five-day span this season, Wilson put up 3-60-1 and 3-74-1 stat lines. Those two games gave him 6 catches for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns in that stretch, which is exactly the kind of production that can change how a receiver is viewed in the weekly lineup conversation.
It also comes after a rocky moment in Week 2, when Wilson had an ugly drop that led to an interception. Since then, he has responded with far better results and given the Steelers a reason to keep looking his way.
What Rodgers likes about him
Rodgers praised Wilson's versatility, saying he is good in the slot and outside. He also pointed to Wilson's speed, calling it a special skill and noting that he plays really fast. That combination helps explain why the quarterback believes the opportunities will keep coming.
Rodgers also said he has a lot of faith and trust in Wilson, and that the Steelers just need to keep giving him chances. That is a strong endorsement for a player who last season caught 12 passes for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns, and who now has 14 catches for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns through four games this season.
Why it matters going forward
The production is not just about one hot streak. It suggests Wilson may be carving out a more meaningful role in the offense, even with other young receiver options in the mix. For the Steelers, that gives them another potential playmaker. For Wilson, it raises the question of how much larger his role can become if this stretch continues.
For anyone wondering who to start with, the answer is that Wilson has at least played his way into the conversation. Rodgers' comments suggest the Steelers are willing to see where this goes next.
