When the Pittsburgh Steelers used the second of their two third-round picks on ILB Payton Wilson out of NC State, they did so with the scars from the 2023 season in mind. Last year, they entered with a solid three-man rotation only to lose two of them to season-ending injuries. They were forced to sign guys from the practice squad to start for the team, and it complicated a lot of things on the defensive side of the ball. Head coach Mike Tomlin even admitted at one point that they were simplifying the defense due to the number of injuries at inside linebacker and safety.
CBS Sports Analyst Believes ILB Payton Wilson Could Earn ‘Key Role’ In Rookie Season
