Steelers’ latest wide receiver signing proves that Roman Wilson has become an afterthought in Pittsburgh’s offense
They have little use for him right now.
For whatever reason, Roman Wilson can’t find his footing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After his rookie season was derailed by injury and the coaching staff not being confident in his readiness, he came back stronger, faster, and better.
He had an excellent camp and preseason, and he formed a rapport with Aaron Rodgers. But Rodgers had a telling quote about Wilson during camp. He said that he needed Wilson to trust himself more. Well, through two weeks of the regular season, the Steelers clearly aren’t trusting Wilson, as he’s played in just 27 percent of the team’s offensive snaps.
And then on Tuesday, the Steelers signed veteran WR Isaiah Hodgins, per Jordan Schultz, who mirrors the skillset that Rodgers likes from his WRs.
Meaning, it’s safe to say that Wilson doesn’t have a place in this offense right now.
Steelers’ signing of WR Isaiah Hodgins could be a bad sign for Roman Wilson
Hodgins’ best year in the league came in 2022 after he was traded from the Bills to the New York Giants. He went on to score four touchdowns and caught 33 passes for 351 yards in just five starts. He offers a very similar skill set to that of Allen Lazard, one of Rodgers’ favorite targets with the Green Bay Packers. A tall, lengthy WR who can win over the middle and make contested catches.
Almost the polar opposite of Wilson’s skill set.
To learn more about what Hodgins brings to Pittsburgh, I spoke with Adam Holt, who covered the Giants while Hodgins was with the team.
What Isaiah Hodgins brings to the Steelers
“Hodgins is an intriguing piece to add for Pittsburgh, mainly due to his size. He looms at 6-3 and uses that size effectively. With limited size, compared to some of the other options at wide receiver for the Steelers, Rodgers will probably like to see a big-body addition that provides depth and some serious red zone upside.
“The wideout has strong hands and excelled at extended passing plays in college – when the play breaks down. Rodgers doesn’t mind moving around in the pocket a bit to buy time for his targets to find space, and Hodgins definitely understands how to do that. I like this fit for both sides, and it wouldn’t surprise me if Hodgins sticks around in Pittsburgh.”
– Adam Holt
Wilson may still be a good player for the Steelers, but his usage rate and this move from Pittsburgh suggest that it won’t be anytime soon.
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