Overview
- Rodgers said he is “really proud” of Wilson’s smoother route work and top-end speed while also noting the receiver made a repeat mistake that led to an interception in Wednesday’s practice.
- The interception Rodgers referenced followed two preseason throws by Will Howard that were intercepted on passes intended for Wilson, a sequence that prompted coach Mike McCarthy to say “there’s something that wasn’t right.”
- Rodgers reiterated his confidence in Wilson and said the receiver will need to play a bigger role, but he framed the public correction as a learning moment rather than a rebuke.
- Wilson enters the regular season with limited NFL production to date—12 catches for 166 yards over two seasons—and is competing with rookie Germie Bernard for a WR3/slot spot behind veterans DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.
- How Wilson responds in early regular-season game action, starting with Week 1 at Atlanta, could determine whether he earns consistent snaps or remains a depth option while the Steelers rely on veteran additions.