VT. Patrick Queen reveals shocking moment: The NFL drug-tested Payton Wilson right after his breakout Steelers performance

In a story that’s setting NFL social media on fire, Patrick Queen has revealed that the league conducted an immediate drug test on rookie linebacker Payton Wilson following today’s game — a game in which Wilson absolutely dominated the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Wilson led the team with 13 tackles, one interception, and one pass deflection, delivering a performance that fans and analysts alike called “the best defensive showing by a Steelers rookie this season.”

Minutes after the final whistle, Queen took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted:

“Man, they really hit Payton with a drug test after THAT game 😂🔥.”

Within minutes, the post went viral — tens of thousands of shares, memes flooding the timeline, and fans joking that “Wilson’s too good to be human.”

A performance that turned heads — and raised eyebrows

Payton Wilson, a third-round pick out of NC State, has been quietly earning respect in the Steelers locker room since preseason. But today, he didn’t just show potential — he announced himself to the NFL.

From the opening drive, Wilson was everywhere — chasing down running backs, blowing up screens, and even reading a short pass perfectly to grab his first career interception.
His speed, instincts, and tackling technique reminded many fans of T.J. Watt’s rookie energy mixed with Ryan Shazier’s range.

As one commentator joked during the postgame:

“If you didn’t know Payton Wilson before today, you definitely know him now.”

Apparently, the NFL knew too — and wanted to make sure the rookie’s performance was fueled by hard work, not anything else.

Fans react: “He’s just built different”

The reaction from Steelers Nation was instant and explosive.
Thousands of fans flooded social media with comments like:

• “If you get drug-tested after a game, that means you did something special!”
• “Payton Wilson didn’t just pass the test — he is the test.”
• “NFL better get used to it. This kid’s gonna be a problem for offenses all season.”

Even former players joined the conversation, many calling the league’s timing “classic NFL irony” — testing greatness instead of celebrating it.

Rising star in the making

Behind the humor and the headlines, one thing is clear: Payton Wilson is the real deal.
In just a handful of games, he’s shown the discipline, intensity, and raw football IQ that Steelers fans crave. His partnership with Patrick Queen and T.J. Watt could turn Pittsburgh’s defense into one of the most dangerous in the league once again.

For a team that prides itself on toughness, heart, and heritage — Wilson looks like the perfect fit.
And if getting drug-tested after dominating the field is the price of greatness, then Steelers fans will tell you:

“Test him every week — just keep letting him play like that.”

The bottom line

What started as a lighthearted postgame joke has become the talk of the NFL — a reminder that sometimes, when you shine too bright, even the system can’t believe it’s real.

Payton Wilson didn’t just pass a test today — he set a new standard.
And in Pittsburgh, that means something.