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Steelers WR Lands in Coach’s Doghouse as Fans Turn on Mike Tomlin

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Rookie Recap: Roman Wilson

Pittsburgh, PA – October 3, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter their bye week with more questions than answers, and much of the spotlight has shifted from the field to the decisions being made on the sidelines. Fans are beginning to voice their frustrations louder than ever.

The clamor isn’t about scheme or play-calling this time. Instead, the noise centers on a young wide receiver who many believe deserves a bigger role. With injuries thinning out the depth chart, supporters expected him to rise — but that hasn’t been the case.

That player is Roman Wilson, a third-round pick entering his second season. Despite flashing promise in training camp and preseason, Wilson has only two targets and one reception for seven yards this year. He’s logged just 20 percent of offensive snaps, leaving fans stunned by his lack of involvement.

The frustration grew after Calvin Austin’s injury, which seemed like the perfect chance for Wilson to step up. Instead, Mike Tomlin turned to Ben Skowronek, prized for his blocking, and Scotty Miller, who absorbed most of Austin’s reps. Wilson, once again, remained on the margins.

To many, it feels like Wilson has landed in the dreaded coach’s doghouse“We just want to see the kid get his chance. Why draft him in the third round if he never plays?” one fan blasted on social media. The sentiment has been echoed across Pittsburgh, with Tomlin’s decision-making under fire.

Tomlin and his staff insist Wilson isn’t being punished, but the numbers tell a different story. Twenty-two snaps in Week 1 included his lone catch, but his role has since evaporated, making his sophomore slump even harder to ignore.

 

Now, as the Steelers rest during their bye, the pressure builds. Fans want Tomlin to prove he still believes in Wilson and give him the opportunity to carve out a bigger role. Otherwise, the perception of a wasted pick — and a wasted talent — will only grow.

For a team struggling to establish consistency on offense, the question remains: will Roman Wilson finally be freed from the doghouse, or will Tomlin’s refusal to unleash him deepen the divide with Steelers Nation?

Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
Pittsburgh, PA — According to a  circulating on X (Twitter), the Pittsburgh Steelers have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Steelers look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set that meshes with Pittsburgh’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Pittsburgh intriguing two-back looks alongside Najee Harris on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Black and Gold really excites me.” As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Steelers or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Pittsburgh whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Steelers Nation perk up.