Aaron Rodgers Sends Honest Message To Steelers Teammate As Tensions Rise In Camp

Veteran star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has offered some honest advice to a Steelers teammate ahead of the new NFL season.

At their recent training camp, the 41-year-old was asked about second-year receiver Roman Wilson, who struggled to make an impact during his rookie season. Wilson’s debut campaign was derailed by a hamstring injury in October, but Rodgers suggested that there’s something else holding the young star back.

According to 93.7 The Fan, he said: “I gotta get [Roman] out of his head a little bit. I think he’s such a good kid. He cares so much, whether it’s my approval or if he’s doing it right. He’s just gotta trust himself because he’s so damn talented.

“The more you play free and not think out there, the better he’s gonna play. The more he can just trust what he’s got, and then just go out there and react, the better he can play.”

Rodgers’ comments can only be viewed as constructive criticism of his teammate and it appears that the two have already established a connection on the field. In Tuesday’s session, the two connected for an impressive touchdown as Wilson dived to make a stunning catch.

Speaking to The Athletic afterwards, Wilson said: “Just trying to be open at all times. I want him to want to use me. I want to be that guy.”

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will be hoping that Rodgers is able to rediscover his best form with the franchise after they suffered an injury in the quarterback department. On Tuesday, it emerged that Will Howard, who was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, has suffered a fracture in his hand after banging it during practice.

While the young quarterback is awaiting further tests, it is not expected that Howard will be required to undergo surgery. However, he is still expected to be ruled out for at least three weeks with the 2025 season on the horizon.

After spending 2024 at Ohio State following four years at Kansas State, Howard is entering his rookie year with the Steelers under the mentorship of Rodgers. The four-time MVP, who signed a one-year, $13.65 million deal with Pittsburgh this offseason, is expected to suit up as Tomlin’s starter under center.