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

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?