CHARLOTTE — Pittsburgh Steelers veteran wide receiver Scotty Miller had another standout performance in Thursday night's 19-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in the preseason finale. Miller finished with three receptions for 82 yards (27.3 average).
Right before halftime, Skylar Thompson connected to Miller for a 53-yard reception that set up a Ben Sauls ' 38-yard field goal, which tied the game at 10-10.
"There was 15 seconds left, so we just kind of drew up a play on the sideline. (Offensive coordinator) Arthur Smith kind of drew it up, just told me to run a little bench pump. I didn't really think it was going to be there, because I thought they were going to be playing off, but they gave us a good look for it. Skylar just let it up there for me and I came down with it, so it was a pretty cool moment," Miller told Steelers sideline reporter Missi Matthews .
Miller has made a case at training camp and the preseason that he could be a reliable option for the Steelers this season. He also got a ringing endorsement from his quarterback on Thursday night.
"Scotty can fly. Straight up fly," Rodgers told Matthews during Thursday night's game. "That's what I noticed when I was throwing with those boys out there (in Malibu). I mean, DK [Metcalf} has incredible speed. But Scotty and Roman [Wilson] and Calvin {Austin III) can fly. So you know that kind of speed is pretty special. They are all similar size athletes, other than obviously DK. They all have their own individual skill set."
Rodgers added that Miller has made the most of his opportunities.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller at OTAs on June 5, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
Despite the lack of depth, Steelers general manager Omar Khan has a great deal of confidence in the current crops of receivers.
"I feel really good about that receiver room," Khan said during an interview on the 102.5 WDVE's Morning Show last week. "In my opening press conference, I got a bunch of questions comparing it to last year. And to me, it's not even close. I mean, you guys saw some of it this past weekend … Calvin (Austin) is banged up a little bit, but we'll get him back. But Roman Wilson and Brandon Johnson , you saw the emergence of young guys like Ke'Shawn (Williams) and obviously we added DK (Metcalf). I feel good about this group. And when we traded for Jonnu [Smith], I loved his versatility."
Calvin Austin III, who was expected to be the team's No. 2 wide receiver , has been hampered with an abdominal muscle injury for most of training camp and all of the preseason. Miller could step up into that No. 2 WR role with Austin out.
"I pride myself on, for one, just being able to do what I (am asked) to do," Miller said at training camp. "Just the receiver position, just being able to play all the different spots, being able to play the slot, being able to go outside and beat bigger corners one on one, and then just being able to help on special teams as well. So I try to just be versatile and try to help the team any way I can."
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin also gave Miller a ringing endorsement at training camp.
"He knows all the spots," Tomlin said. "He's highly conditioned. He's very competitive. He's a been-there, done-that guy, and so there's a lot of value in his presence."
It's safe to say that Miller has earned a roster spot . He could also be one of Rodgers' favorite target this season. The two have built a close bond since the four-time NFL MVP arrived in Pittsburgh.
Miller sees a big difference already compared to last year's offensive unit.
"It's different. The one thing I've noticed with Aaron is just his timing is like — if you're not ready, or you don't get your head around, the ball is gong to hit you in the face," he said . "It's not gonna look good. But that's what makes him able to fit the ball into such tight windows."
Alan Saunders provided reporting from Charlotte.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now : Aaron Rodgers Gives Scotty Miller High Praise: 'Scotty Can Fly'
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