Russell Wilson makes desperate eight-word plea with options running out after Giants and Steelers decisions
Russell Wilson may feel like he earned a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The quarterback bounced back from a disastrous spell at the Denver Broncos on a one-year, $1.2 million deal in 2024. 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 is believed to be looking for a contract in the region of $20-30 million in 2025. That may prove too rich for head coach Mike Tomlin, who hosted free agent Aaron Rodgers on Friday. 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. Wilson, who won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014, has taken to social media as he looks to secure his next gig. “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. Rodgers is being courted by Tomlin and the SteelersGetty Pete Carroll could have reunited with Wilson but took Geno Smith insteadGetty “We want you not Rodgers,” added another. “I’m still hoping you come back to the Steelers. I also hope they haven’t disrespected you,” posted a third. If Wilson can’t find a home in Pittsburgh, the 36-year-old has other options open to him, although the Las Vegas Raiders won’t be one after his former coach Pete Carroll traded for Geno Smith. There are still QB-needy teams left, including the three who own the top picks in April’s NFL Draft. 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. 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 Giants have signed Jameis Winston on two-year contract but are still open to drafting a QB, as well as paying Rodgers or Wilson, per the New York Post. The Browns have injured passer Deshaun Watson and his massive contract to deal with. Signing Wilson while using the high Draft pick to address other glaring needs might be a good short-term fit. The former Seahawk 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. “Nothing shocks me, but I would be very surprised if Russell Wilson, under any circumstances, is back in Pittsburgh,” NFL Network Tom Pelissero has reported. 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 may feel like he earned a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The quarterback bounced back from a disastrous spell at the Denver Broncos on a one-year, $1.2 million deal in 2024.
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 is believed to be looking for a contract in the region of $20-30 million in 2025.
That may prove too rich for head coach Mike Tomlin, who hosted free agent Aaron Rodgers on Friday.
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.
Wilson, who won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014, has taken to social media as he looks to secure his next gig.
“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.
“I’m still hoping you come back to the Steelers. I also hope they haven’t disrespected you,” posted a third.
If Wilson can’t find a home in Pittsburgh, the 36-year-old has other options open to him, although the Las Vegas Raiders won’t be one after his former coach Pete Carroll traded for Geno Smith.
There are still QB-needy teams left, including the three who own the top picks in April’s NFL Draft.
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.
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 Giants have signed Jameis Winston on two-year contract but are still open to drafting a QB, as well as paying Rodgers or Wilson, per the New York Post.
The Browns have injured passer Deshaun Watson and his massive contract to deal with.
Signing Wilson while using the high Draft pick to address other glaring needs might be a good short-term fit.
The former Seahawk 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.
“Nothing shocks me, but I would be very surprised if Russell Wilson, under any circumstances, is back in Pittsburgh,” NFL Network Tom Pelissero has reported.
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
