Wilson says Warren hit was his welcome-to-NFL moment

Chin strap came unbuckled on the contact

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Oct 131 min read

“[Jaylen Warren] caught me right up under my chin, unbuckled my chin straps.” Steelers LB @payton_wilson21 describes hi Via @gmfb on X

What happened: Pittsburgh linebacker Payton Wilson pointed to a collision with Jaylen Warren as his welcome to the league. Warren caught Wilson under the chin and unbuckled his chin straps.

Why it matters: Warren is in his fifth NFL season out of Oklahoma State. The anecdote highlights the early adjustment for a young defender taking contact from an established offensive teammate.

What to watch: Pittsburgh continues through the 2026 regular season.

Sources

@gmfb 2026-10-13T12:48:45.147975+00:00

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