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2025 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 97 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top Payton Wilson News
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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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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Gets seven stops in win
Wilson recorded seven tackles (five solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 21-14 win at New England.
Wilson recovered a critical fumble near the goal line early in the third quarter to help preserve what was a 14-7 lead. He also logged seven-plus tackles for the second consecutive game in Week 3. He's played his way into IDP consideration heading into a Week 4 tilt versus the Vikings.
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Steelers' Payton Wilson: Records 10 tackles in loss
Wilson recorded 10 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Steelers' loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Wilson played 86 percent of the defensive snaps versus Seattle, and his 10 tackles paced the Steelers in the defeat. Wilson's sack of Sam Darnold came in the second quarter and helped lead to a punt three plays later. Wilson is up to 15 tackles (11 solo), including the one sack, and a pair of QB hits on 87 percent of the defensive snaps across two games.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 242 lbs |
| Birthplace: Hillsborough, NC |
| Age: 25 |
| School: NC State |
| Experience: 2 |