Wilson Gets Starter Treatment | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Roman Wilson might’ve looked like a bench warmer in the Steelers’ preseason finale, but coach Mike McCarthy treated him like a starter — even though most other starters sat out. The move? A confidence play. Wilson, projected as the No. 1 slot receiver, had a solid camp but middling preseason stats. McCarthy’s reasoning? Keeping him rested and valued to boost morale ahead of the season. It’s a gamble — fans wanted more reps — but the coach believes this respect will fuel his performance when it counts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab06ca5a4f9b270e