WR · PIT · 24 yrs · exp 0 · Iowa
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With Steelers training camp approaching, several players are vying for roster spots. Wide receiver A.T. Perry, despite a quiet NFL career since his rookie year, possesses the measurables and athleticism to compete for a WR6 role if he can contribute on special teams. Other players like Ben Skowronek, Roman Wilson, and Kaden Wetjen also face competition at wide receiver
Pittsburgh Steelers selected Navy running back/wide receiver Eli Heidenreich 230th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Heidenreich revealed he had agreed to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent before being drafted by the Steelers. Heidenreich, who played multiple positions in college, could see a role on special teams and offense for the Steelers
The Steelers are projecting their 2026 53-man roster, with Will Howard seemingly set to be QB2 behind Aaron Rodgers, potentially leading to a trade of Mason Rudolph. The running back room will likely feature Dowdle and Warren as the top two, with Travis Homer securing a spot due to special teams ability. At wide receiver, Metcalf, Pittman, Bernard, Skowronek, and Wetjen are considered safe, with competition for the WR4 spot between Roman Wilson and Noah Brown, and Curtis Samuel also a possibility
Steelers may add free agents Curtis Samuel and Noah Brown to compete for roster spot
It's highly unusual to see a player drafted in the fourth round (121st overall) after barely playing offense or defense in college. Wetjen was a return specialist at Iowa, housing four punts and two kickoffs in three seasons, with averages of 17.7 and 27.5 yards, respectively. That's strong enough work to warrant a draft pick, and perhaps even a mid-round selection in a weak class, but there shouldn't be much expectation of developing offensive value. Wetjen isn't tiny, at 5-foot-10, 193, but he also isn't a burner (4.47 40 at the 2026 Combine) and never had any luck cracking Iowa's WR rotation beyond a gadget role (23 career catches, 23 carries). The Steelers figure to give him a look in the slot, but they'll probably want Wetjen to focus on special teams first and foremost
The Pittsburgh Steelers have parted ways with senior special teams assistant coach Derius Swinton II due to a violation of club policy. Swinton was hired in February for a newly created role. Danny Crossman remains the sole coach for the special teams unit. The team also recently extended kicker Chris Boswell
The Steelers have signed three more draft picks from their 2026 class: cornerback Daylen Everett, guard Gennings Dunker, and fullback Riley Nowakowski. They join four other signed rookies, with several first and second-round picks still unsigned
The Steelers have signed three of their draft picks: fourth-round wide receiver Kaden Wetjen, sixth-round offensive tackle Gabriel Rubio, and seventh-round safety Robert Spears-Jennings. These are the first of their ten draft picks to sign
The Steelers selected Wetjen in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 121st overall. Wetjen (5-foot-9, 193 pounds) will have his arrival in Pittsburgh's wide receiver corps overshadowed by rookie second-round pick Germie Bernard, which is reasonable given the former's undersized frame and lack of top-end speed (4.47 40-yard dash). While Wetjen could provide competition for depth wideouts Ben Skowronek and A.T. Perry this offseason, his best odds of contributing as a rookie will be in the return game, as he led the FBS with an average of 26.8 yards per punt return in his 2025 season at Iowa, returning three punts (as well as one kickoff) for a touchdown. It will be a surprise if Wetjen doesn't challenge Donte Kent (ankle) for the top punt returner gig immediately
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