Payton Wilson
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Payton Wilson is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, aged 26. This season: Solo Tackles: 23 (Tied-13th); Sacks: 1 (Tied-92nd); Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-137th); Interceptions: 0 (Tied-92nd). Latest: Wilson recorded nine tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Thursday night's 27-24 loss to the Browns.
Profile
- Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Position: Linebacker
- Number: 41
- Age: 26
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 242 lbs
- Born: Hillsborough, NC
- College: NC State
- Draft: 2024: Rd 3, Pk 98 (PIT)
- Experience: 3rd Season
Season
- Solo Tackles: 23 (Tied-13th)
- Sacks: 1 (Tied-92nd)
- Forced Fumbles: 0 (Tied-137th)
- Interceptions: 0 (Tied-92nd)
Recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | STF | STFYDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11 Oct 2026 | vs IND | W 34-22 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fri, 2 Oct 2026 | @ CLE | L 27-24 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | vs CIN | W 30-27 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Sun, 20 Sept 2026 | @ NE | L 20-3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sun, 13 Sept 2026 | vs ATL | W 20-13 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2026 Defense
| TOT | SOLO | AST | SACK | FF | FR | YDS | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | PD | STF | STFYDS | KB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 44 | 23 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.5 | 13 | 0 |
| Projected | 150 | 78 | 71 | 3.4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18.7 | 44 | 0 |
| Last 5 Games | 44 | 23 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 248 | 146 | 102 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 15.5 | 34 | 0 |
Questions
What team does Payton Wilson play for?
The Pittsburgh Steelers, as a linebacker.
How is Payton Wilson doing this season?
Solo Tackles 23 (Tied-13th in the league); Sacks 1 (Tied-92nd in the league); Forced Fumbles 0 (Tied-137th in the league); Interceptions 0 (Tied-92nd in the league).