Pittsburgh, PA — October 9, 2025, 03:14 PM +07 — As the Pittsburgh Steelers gear up for their Week 6 matchup against the Cleveland Browns (1-4) at Acrisure Stadium, a rookie with limited playing time is making a bold plea to head coach Mike Tomlin. Roman Wilson, a third-round pick from Michigan in the 2024 NFL Draft, has expressed his eagerness to take the field, especially with the Browns appearing vulnerable following their recent trade of cornerback Greg Newsome II to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
At 23 years old, Wilson has had a slow start to the 2025 season, recording just 1 reception for 7 yards across 4 weeks while seeing only 20% of offensive snaps. Despite shining in training camp (5 catches, 78 yards in preseason), his role has been curtailed following Calvin Austin III’s shoulder injury (out for several weeks) and the preference for DK Metcalf (135 yards, 3 TDs). Wilson is rumored to be in Tomlin’s “doghouse” due to a lack of chemistry with Aaron Rodgers (510 career TDs).
Ahead of the Browns game, Wilson told Steelers Depot, “Give me one chance, and I won’t let the Steelers down. I know the Browns are weaker after trading Newsome, and I want to prove my worth in this offense.”
The Browns’ trade on October 8, 2025, weakened their secondary, with Tyson Campbell stepping in but yet to prove himself fully. The Steelers (3-1 after a 24-21 Week 4 win over the Vikings) have a golden opportunity to exploit this, especially with Rodgers (200 yards in Week 4) and a defense that forced 5 turnovers. Wilson, boasting a 4.39 40-yard dash speed, could be a game-changer if given a shot.
Tomlin has yet to respond, but the bye week (Week 5) offers a chance to adjust. Should Wilson get his opportunity, he could transform the offense (averaging 212 passing yards per game). If not, trade rumors (like for AJ Brown) may intensify. Steelers Nation on X is buzzing: “Give Wilson a shot vs Browns!” The Week 6 clash will be a critical test for this rookie.
