Steelers Hear Harsh Truth About Kaden Wetjen’s Struggles

Pittsburgh Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh addressed rookie return specialist Kaden Wetjen's early-season struggles following the team's 34-22 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Speaking on his Steelers Blitz podcast, Farabaugh stated bluntly that the fourth-round draft pick has not performed well through the first five weeks, noting that Wetjen needs to run more north and south rather than failing to make defenders miss.

However, Farabaugh and the report emphasized that the struggles reflect broader special teams failures under new coordinator Danny Crossman. Wetjen is currently averaging 9.9 yards on punt returns and 22.6 yards on kickoffs, marking a sharp decline from his collegiate production at the University of Iowa.