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| HT/WT: 6-4, 242 lbs |
| Birthplace: Hillsborough, NC |
| Age: 26 |
| School: NC State |
| Experience: 3 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 51 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Payton Wilson News
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Team-high 11 stops vs. Tampa Bay
Wilson recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) during Sundays' 26-19 overtime win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Payton led the Steelers in tackles Sunday, and it was the third time he's logged double-digit stops this season. The third-year linebacker is up to 55 combines tackles, which leads the Steelers and is eighth-most in the NFL. He should remain busy in Week 7 against the Saints, whose offense led by QB Tyler Shough put up 34 points in a win over the Giants in Week 6.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Leads team in tackles
Wilson recorded nine tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday night's 27-24 loss to the Browns.
Wilson led the Steelers in tackles, playing 81 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the contest. The inside linebacker also reached Deshaun Watson for a sack, marking his first of the season through four games.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Leading tackler in win
Wilson recorded 13 tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 20-13 win versus the Falcons.
In a game where Atlanta stayed committed to a run-heavy attack throughout, Wilson had plenty of opportunities for tackles, and he started the new season on strong footing. He's firmly on the IDP radar going into a Week 2 matchup at New England.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Improves in second pro season
Wilson recorded 126 tackles (74 solo), including two sacks, along with an interception, two pass defenses and a fumble recovery while appearing in all 17 regular-season games in 2025.
Wilson showed promise as a rookie in 2024 with 78 tackles (49 solo), an interception, two pass defenses, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown, and he took a step forward in his second professional season by leading the Steelers in tackles. He had four games with double-digit tackles and should remain heavily involved in the playoffs and during the 2026 campaign.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Posts five stops vs. Cleveland
Wilson logged five tackles (three solo) during the Steelers' 13-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Wilson played just 23 of 52 defensive snaps (44.2 percent) during Sunday's loss, but he still managed to finish tied for the second-most tackles on the Steelers behind Kyle Dugger (eight). Wilson is up to 123 combined tackles through 16 regular-season games, which leads the Steelers and is tied with Zack Baun for 17th most in the NFL.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Logs six tackles Week 14
Wilson finished Sunday's 27-22 win over the Ravens with six tackles (four solo).
Wilson's 32 defensive snaps were his lowest of the regular season, but the second-year linebacker was still productive and finished tied with T.J. Watt for the fourth-most tackles on the Steelers. Wilson is having a strong 2025 season, and he could see an uptick in defensive snaps this Sunday against the Dolphins if Malik Harrison remains in the league's concussion protocol.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Busy day in Week 13 loss
Wilson registered 14 tackles (five solo) during the Steelers' 26-7 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Wilson played a total of 72 snaps (53 on defense, 19 on special teams) and tied a season high with 14 tackles during Sunday's loss despite not drawing the start. It was the fourth time this season that he recorded double-digit stops, and the second-year linebacker has logged at least five tackles in each of the first 12 games of the regular season. Wilson has officially cracked the century mark and sits at 103 combined tackles on the year, which is 11th most in the NFL.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Five takedowns in loss
Wilson compiled five total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Bears.
Wilson was able to register at least five stops for the 11th straight contest to open the year, but the five takedowns did match a season low for the second-year pro. The linebacker has now compiled 89 total tackles (55 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and a fumble recovery over 11 games this season.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Six stops vs. Cincinnati
Wilson logged six tackles (four solo) during the Steelers' 34-12 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Although Wilson was not listed as the Steelers' second starting inside linebacker next to Patrick Queen, the former still out-snapped Malik Harrison on defense, 50 to 22. Wilson's six tackles Sunday were tied for third most on the Steelers, and he has logged at least five tackles in each of the first 10 games of the regular season. The 2024 third-rounder is up to 84 tackles (51 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses (one interception) and one fumble recovery.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Posts seven stops vs. Bolts
Wilson recorded seven tackles (four solo) during the Steelers' 25-10 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Wilson didn't start in Week 10 despite the absence of Cole Holcomb (illness), but the former ended up playing 41 snaps on defense, more than named starter Malik Harrison (33). Wilson also played 26 snaps on special teams, and he finished Sunday's game tied for third most tackles on the Steelers behind Patrick Queen (12) and Jalen Ramsey (eight). Wilson is up to 78 combined tackles through nine regular-season games, which matches his total from the 2024 campaign (across 17 regular-season contests).
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Massive performance in Week 9 win
Wilson logged 14 tackles (10 solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) during the Steelers' 27-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Wilson moved into a starting role Week 9 due to the absence of Cole Holcomb (illness). Wilson took advantage of the opportunity, playing 66 snaps on defense and 17 on special teams while leading both teams with a career-high 14 stops. He also registered his first interception of the season in the second quarter, when he jumped in front of a Daniel Jones pass intended for Josh Downs, which led to a 12-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Pat Freiermuth two plays later. Wilson and Holcomb have worked in rotation at inside linebacker for much of the season, though the former's performance during Sunday's win could earn him a larger share of defensive snaps moving forward.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Game-high eight stops Week 8
Wilson tallied nine tackles (five solo) during the Steelers' 35-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
It was a busy night for Wilson, who played 43 snaps on defense and 28 on special teams while recording a game-high nine tackles. He was credited for his fourth start of the season, though he appears to be in a timeshare with Cole Holcomb at inside linebacker while Patrick Queen plays an every-down role. Regardless of whether he operates as a starter, Wilson has been productive when he's on the field and has logged at least five tackles in each of the first seven games of the regular season. The 2024 third-rounder is up to 57 total tackles on the year, and he is well on pace to surpass his total from his rookie season (78 tackles across 17 regular-season games).
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Lowest snap rate of season
Wilson recorded six tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.
Wilson had a relatively productive game, but that covered up concerning usage. He played only 33 of 76 defensive snaps (43.4 percent), his lowest rate of the season, with Cole Holcomb seeing 42 snaps. Wilson has had an inconsistent sophomore campaign, and that looks likely to continue.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Makes seven stops in Week 6 victory
Wilson registered seven tackles (four solo) in a 23-9 win over Cleveland on Sunday.
Of Wilson's seven stops, five came on defensive plays and two came on special teams. The second year-linebacker has posted at least five tackles in all five of his games so far this season. He's up to 42 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) on the campaign.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Tallies 13 tackles in Week 4
Wilson finished Sunday's 24-21 victory versus the Vikings with 13 tackles (eight solo).
Wilson paced Pittsburgh with his 13 stops, which represented a career high. It was the second time in three weeks that he's hit the double-digit tackle mark after doing so twice during the regular season as a rookie last year. Wilson has seen his role grow in 2025, as he's logged over 85 percent of the Steelers' defensive snaps three times through four weeks.
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