Russell Wilson wanted to stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite signing a one-year contract with the New York Giants, a report by Gerry Dulac confirms that the quarterback’s intentions were always to continue playing for Mike Tomlin.
The insider notes that Wilson waited as long as possible to achieve his goal. “Russell Wilson wanted to remain with the Steelers, right up till the end, before he agreed to a deal with the Giants, per sources.”
However, the Steelers did not consider Russ as an option for the 2025 season, as their priority is Aaron Rodgers. In this scenario, the former Super Bowl champion with the Seahawks was running out of options.
Who did Russell Wilson just sign with?
Russell Wilson will sign a one-year deal with the Giants that could reach $21 million with incentives. The veteran joins a surprising quarterback room alongside Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito.
Wilson’s decision brings a lot of clarity to the final pieces of the domino effect in the NFL. New York had been interested in Aaron Rodgers, but this move officially takes them out of that race, clearing the way for Pittsburgh.
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The other places where a starting quarterback could be sought are the Browns or the Titans, but the reality is that those two teams might directly go for a rookie, given that they have the first two picks in the draft.
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