New York Giants listen to Russell Wilson’s desperate eight-word plea and make surprise decision
Russell Wilson is headed to NYC. The quarterback bounced back from a disastrous season on the Denver Broncos on a one-year, $1.2 million deal in 2024 with the Pittsburgh Steelers and has now found a new home for 2025. Wilson is running out of potential destinationsGetty After recovering from injury and taking the starting job from Justin Fields, he went 6-5 to lead Pittsburgh into the playoffs. But a 28-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round may be Wilson’s last in Black and Gold. He threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns in the defeat and was believed to be looking for a contract in the region of $20-30 million in 2025. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini has reported that Wilson is heading to the Big Apple. “The Giants are signing QB Russell Wilson to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with $10.5 million guaranteed, per source,” Dianni posted on X. This leaves the Steelers to look elsewhere, with Aaron Rodgers heavily on the organization’s mind. Head coach Mike Tomlin hosted Rodgers on Friday in Pittsburgh. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler claims that the Steelers are focused on convincing Rodgers to move to Pittsburgh. “I checked with a team source and said they’re aggressively pursuing this. [Rodgers] is number one on their radar. Russell Wilson is not totally off the list, but, they would like to try to make this happen,” he claimed. Well, Wilson is definitely off Pittsburgh’s list now. Rodgers is being courted by Tomlin and the SteelersGetty Pete Carroll could have reunited with Wilson but took Geno Smith insteadGetty Wilson, who won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014, took to social media before he secured his gig with the G-Men. “Relentless Confidence. Don’t ever stop believing in you!” he wrote on X. Fans were loving the 10-time Pro Bowler’s attitude. “Thank you for always being a positive voice, Mr. Wilson,” wrote one. “We want you not Rodgers,” added another. There are still QB-needy teams left, including the three who own the top picks in April’s NFL Draft. NFL's Greatest...... Ranking the top 10...... Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady? Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top? Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barrie Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmett Smith and more Tight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare? The Tennessee Titans are believed to be keen to make Miami Hurricanes passer Cam Ward the No.1 selection. With the news two picks, the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants could look to take Shedeur Sanders and hope he can get anywhere close to his Hall of Fame dad Deion’s levels. Along with Wilson, the Giants also signed Jameis Winston on two-year contract. However, neither are long-term solutions at the position. The Browns have injured passer Deshaun Watson and his massive contract to deal with. Wilson threw for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns with five interceptions in 11 regular games last season. But he suffered five consecutive defeats, including the loss to the Ravens, to close the campaign which may have lost him a job, but will now look to recapture it in New York. While mystery still remains in Pittsburgh, New York may have found its (temporary) answer. Whoever does get the nod under center in the Steel City will have a significantly improved receiver corps after Wilson’s former Seahawks teammate DK Metcalf arrived from Seattle in a blockbuster offseason trade. Stay up to date with the latest from across the NFL via our talkSPORT Facebook page, and subscribe to our Endzone YouTube channel for news, view and exclusive interviews as we build up to the NFL Draft in April
Russell Wilson is headed to NYC.
The quarterback bounced back from a disastrous season on the Denver Broncos on a one-year, $1.2 million deal in 2024 with the Pittsburgh Steelers and has now found a new home for 2025.
After recovering from injury and taking the starting job from Justin Fields, he went 6-5 to lead Pittsburgh into the playoffs.
But a 28-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round may be Wilson’s last in Black and Gold.
He threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns in the defeat and was believed to be looking for a contract in the region of $20-30 million in 2025.
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini has reported that Wilson is heading to the Big Apple.
“The Giants are signing QB Russell Wilson to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with $10.5 million guaranteed, per source,” Dianni posted on X.
This leaves the Steelers to look elsewhere, with Aaron Rodgers heavily on the organization’s mind.
Head coach Mike Tomlin hosted Rodgers on Friday in Pittsburgh.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler claims that the Steelers are focused on convincing Rodgers to move to Pittsburgh.
“I checked with a team source and said they’re aggressively pursuing this. [Rodgers] is number one on their radar. Russell Wilson is not totally off the list, but, they would like to try to make this happen,” he claimed.
Well, Wilson is definitely off Pittsburgh’s list now.
Wilson, who won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014, took to social media before he secured his gig with the G-Men.
“Relentless Confidence. Don’t ever stop believing in you!” he wrote on X.
Fans were loving the 10-time Pro Bowler’s attitude.
“Thank you for always being a positive voice, Mr. Wilson,” wrote one.
“We want you not Rodgers,” added another.
There are still QB-needy teams left, including the three who own the top picks in April’s NFL Draft.
NFL's Greatest......
Ranking the top 10......
Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady?
Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top?
Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barrie Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmett Smith and more
Tight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare?
The Tennessee Titans are believed to be keen to make Miami Hurricanes passer Cam Ward the No.1 selection.
With the news two picks, the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants could look to take Shedeur Sanders and hope he can get anywhere close to his Hall of Fame dad Deion’s levels.
Along with Wilson, the Giants also signed Jameis Winston on two-year contract.
However, neither are long-term solutions at the position.
The Browns have injured passer Deshaun Watson and his massive contract to deal with.
Wilson threw for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns with five interceptions in 11 regular games last season.
But he suffered five consecutive defeats, including the loss to the Ravens, to close the campaign which may have lost him a job, but will now look to recapture it in New York.
While mystery still remains in Pittsburgh, New York may have found its (temporary) answer.
Whoever does get the nod under center in the Steel City will have a significantly improved receiver corps after Wilson’s former Seahawks teammate DK Metcalf arrived from Seattle in a blockbuster offseason trade.
Stay up to date with the latest from across the NFL via our talkSPORT Facebook page, and subscribe to our Endzone YouTube channel for news, view and exclusive interviews as we build up to the NFL Draft in April
