Steve Smith offers harsh critique of Steelers WR Roman Wilson ahead of camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson received strong criticism from NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. as he heads into a pivotal season. On the 89 podcast, Smith described Wilson as the 'ugly baby' of the receiver room, noting that praise for his blocking ability is concerning for a wide receiver. Smith expressed preference for Germie Bernard in the WR3 competition, highlighting Wilson's struggles to beat press coverage as a significant drawback. As the Steelers prepare for training camp, Wilson's performance will be closely monitored as he seeks to establish himself in the lineup.
- •Steve Smith Sr. critiques Wilson's value to the Steelers.
- •Wilson is compared to an 'ugly baby' due to his blocking praise.
- •Smith favors Germie Bernard for the WR3 spot.
- •Wilson needs to improve against press coverage.
- •Training camp will be critical for Wilson's development.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — NFL legend delivers brutal assessment of Steelers WR Roman Wilson
"Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson was blasted by NFL legend Steve Smith Sr. ahead of training camp.
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