A 190-Pound Receiver Made Patrick Queen Look Like a Fool, and His Steelers Contract Is Officially On The Clock

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen is absolutely getting blasted after a brutal Week 4 loss to the Cleveland Browns, and it’s not just fans losing their minds. A former Steelers defender believes Queen is playing for his next payday, not for the team on the field. This isn’t just a bad game, it’s a huge problem.

“Business Decisions” Are Killing the Steelers Defense

The criticism is hitting hard, and it’s coming from inside the house. Former Steelers linebacker Vince Williams took to social media to call out Queen for “making business decisions” out there. Williams, who considers himself a fan of Queen, didn’t pull any punches, saying Queen “knows this is his last year with the Steelers and he’s playing safe.” That’s a gut punch, suggesting Queen is more worried about staying healthy for his next contract than giving his all for Pittsburgh’s defense. You can’t have a player out there half-stepping, especially when the team needs everything they’ve got.

Embarrassed on the Field, Future in Doubt

Queen’s performance in Week 4 was truly terrible, highlighted by one specific touchdown play that has everyone talking. He got absolutely carved up by Browns wide receiver KC Concepcion, who only weighs 190 pounds. Concepcion blocked Queen with ease, clearing the way for running back Jaleel McLaughlin to walk in for a 28-yard touchdown rush. That’s not just a missed tackle, that’s getting totally embarrassed by a smaller skill player when you’re supposed to be a Pro Bowl caliber linebacker. Queen is in the final year of the three-year deal he signed back in 2024, and this kind of play isn’t going to help him secure that big contract. He hasn’t exactly lived up to his Pro Bowl status since joining Pittsburgh, even being heavily linked as a potential roster cut or trade candidate this past offseason.

This isn’t just an off-week. If Patrick Queen’s level of play doesn’t improve, and fast, we shouldn’t be surprised if the Steelers cut ties with him. They’ve done it before with former teammates, like Joey Porter Jr., and they won’t hesitate to do it again if Queen keeps making “business decisions” instead of game-changing plays. The clock is ticking, and the Steelers need results now.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.