Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin isn’t too concerned about second-year linebacker Payton Wilson. He’s focusing on the bright side and pointing out how the young player has stepped up and taken on a bigger role, utilizing the grit that has defined him since his college days.
Before Sunday’s matchup with the Patriots, Austin talked about Wilson getting more playing time. He’s now a starter with 11 solo tackles and 1 sack through two weeks.
Despite sitting second on the team in tackles with 15 total, Wilson has struggled through two weeks. He’s had issues getting off of blocks in the run game, and is struggling in coverage, having allowed six receptions on six targets for 114 yards.