Wilson had an active start to camp in terms of volume.
Rodgers looked his way, and Wilson earned plenty of praise. Wilson and Rodgers found their connection a little later on, highlighted by a two-touchdown day. Wilson has struggled to carry that over to game action. That was clear in the second preseason game against the New York Jets. Wilson was on the receiving end of Will Howard's two interceptions. He's struggling to make plays post-catch and showcase his explosiveness and speed. He's also struggling to beat versus press coverage as an outside receiver and Germie Bernard has logged plenty more snaps out wide than Wilson. Wilson has made small strides, but in his third year, time is running out.
The 2025 sixth-round pick has always been the key variable in the entire four-QB debate. Howard could have ended the entire discussion by winning the QB2 battle. Instead, given the opportunity to start the second preseason game, Howard threw a pair of interceptions. Will he rebound and prove he absolutely must be on the 53-man roster? Or will another sub-par outing make the Steelers more willing to go the practice-squad route and live with the risks? Prediction: Keep. The Steelers will hold onto both young QBs, giving themselves two unscratched lottery tickets, as they look ahead to life after Aaron Rodgers.
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