In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a shocking decision by selecting wide receiver/return specialist Kaden Wetjen in the fourth round. Pittsburgh hasn't had a strong returner since Antonio Brown was in the Black and Gold, and they believed Wetjen would change that.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made an unusually specific investment in April. Fourth-round picks are normally asked to develop into starters, rotational players or at least useful depth.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers found the exact moment they envisioned when they selected Kaden Wetjen in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The rookie fielded a punt against the Buffalo Bills, reversed direction and exploded down the sideline for a 45-yard touchdown in the preseason finale.
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Steel City Underground presents Plays of the Game: highlighting the biggest moments and game-changing plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest matchup.
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of the preseason waiting for their fourth-round return specialist to provide the kind of special-teams explosion that made them draft him in the first place.
After an uneven preseason created some uncertainty early on with his roster status, the Pittsburgh Steelers have now gotten the reassurance they needed once again to keep a roster spot for Kaden Wetjen as roster cuts approach.
Entering the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills, many fans were wondering why the front office decided to use a fourth-round pick on return man Kaden Wetjen.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers used the 121st overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft on Kaden Wetjen, making an unusually aggressive investment in a player best known for his return ability.
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a return specialist in April, but apparently they do not intend to keep Kaden Wetjen trapped inside that job description forever.
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As inconceivable as it was even a matter of weeks ago, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Kaden Wetjen might be on thin ice. On the penultimate play of the first quarter, the fourth-round pick fumbled on a punt return and nearly handed the New York Jets fantastic field position at the Steelers' 31-yard line.
The Pittsburgh Steelers appeared to uncover another dynamic offensive weapon during their 28-9 preseason victory over the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kaden Wetjen caught both of his targets for 79 yards and scored a touchdown during an electric NFL debut.
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Kaden Wetjen primarily to become their new kick and punt returner. However, the rookie wide receiver immediately showed that his potential might extend beyond special teams during Pittsburgh's 28-9 preseason victory over the Green Bay Packers.
One of the biggest plays of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason game Thursday night was a 74-yard catch-and-run from Drew Allar to Kaden Wetjen. The former Penn State Nittany Lion connected with the former Iowa Hawkeye to set up an Allar touchdown later in the drive.
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Steel City Underground presents Plays of the Game: highlighting the biggest moments and game-changing plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest matchup.
Rookie quarterback Drew Allar performed at such a level that made him stand out in comparison to his teammates who also took snaps under center and triggered excitement for even the most pessimistic fan.