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Dulac: If Kaden Wetjen Doesn’t Earn Offensive Role Sunday, ‘It’s Not Going To Happen At All’

When the Steelers used the first of their Day 3 picks on Kaden Wetjen, many fans were confused. He never had a real role offensively at Iowa, and although he was an excellent kick returner, the fourth round felt too…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:00 AM
Dulac: If Kaden Wetjen Doesn’t Earn Offensive Role Sunday, ‘It’s Not Going To Happen At All’
Key Things to Know
  • Gerry Dulac stated Kaden Wetjen must earn an offensive role this Sunday or it will not happen.
  • Wetjen played zero offensive snaps last week despite multiple injuries across the Steelers' receiving corps.
  • Head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not name Wetjen when discussing wide receiver depth options.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette insider Gerry Dulac stated that if rookie Kaden Wetjen cannot secure an offensive role this Sunday, it will likely not happen at all this season. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted the former Iowa return specialist in the fourth round, but he has yet to establish consistent involvement in either the return game or on offense.

Despite wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and Ben Skowronek dealing with injuries, Wetjen did not log an offensive snap last week. Neither head coach Mike McCarthy nor quarterback Aaron Rodgers highlighted Wetjen directly when discussing the team's depth options, leaving his offensive future uncertain.

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