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Kirk Herbstreit raves about Steelers rookie after electric preseason debut
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit lauded Steelers rookie Kaden Wetjen for his impressive preseason debut
Kaden Wetjen
WR · PIT · 24 yrs · exp 0 · Iowa
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Kaden Wetjen — Questionable
Sleeper status change for Kaden Wetjen (13491). Before: status=Active, injury_status=—. After: status=Active, injury_status=Questionable
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Waiver: Kaden Wetjen added
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Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar exceeds expectations in NFL debut vs. Packers
Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar had an impressive NFL debut against the Green Bay Packers, exceeding expectations by throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another, while completing 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and a 154.8 passer rating. He outperformed second-year quarterback Will Howard, who also saw significant playing time
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FA: Kaden Wetjen added, Tanner McKee dropped
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Adds: Kaden Wetjen. Drops: Tanner McKee
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Drew Allar Shines in Preseason Debut
Drew Allar had a strong preseason debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers, completing 10 of 13 pass attempts for 153 yards and two touchdowns
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Four forgotten Steelers ahead of training camp
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
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Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich nearly signed with NFC team before being drafted
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
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Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-man roster projection
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
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Steelers could add former Bills, Cowboys wide receivers with ties to current staff
Steelers may add free agents Curtis Samuel and Noah Brown to compete for roster spot
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Germie Bernard a Top Target for Dynasty Rebuilders
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard's fantasy skill set is worth noting
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2026 Season Outlook
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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
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Steelers part with special teams assistant coach due to violation of club policy
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
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Kaden Wetjen signs rookie deal with Steelers
by Ari Koslow | Steelers Correspondent | Mon, May 11th 2:05am EDT The Steelers signed WR Kaden Wetjen to his rookie contract. Fantasy Impact: Wetjen was a fourth-round pick for Pittsburgh. He will compete for a depth role in its wide receiver room. Category: Transactions | More Kaden Wetjen : News , Rankings , Projections , Stats
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Steelers sign three more picks from 2026 draft class
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
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Steelers sign three draft picks
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
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FA: Kaden Wetjen added
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Kaden Wetjen - Picked by Pittsburgh
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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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