Russell Wilsonās future may not be with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it might not take him far from them either. Reports now suggest that the quarterback is eyeing a move to one of their direct rivals instead of signing with the New York Giants.
Last year, the Steelers parted ways with their entire quarterback group. Seeking a fresh start in the locker room, the AFC North club signed both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, with Wilson ultimately winning the starting job.
Unfortunately, his time in Pittsburgh may be short-lived. According to reports, the Steelers are not considering offering him a contract extension, but Wilson may already have a preferred destination to continue his career.
Report: Russell Wilson could stay close to the Steelers by signing with their rivals
According to Ian Rapoport, Russell Wilson has scheduled a visit with the Cleveland Browns for this week. It seems like the quarterback wants to stay in the AFC North and sees the Browns as a solid destination to continue his career.
The decision may have come after reports suggested that the Steelers are seriously considering signing Aaron Rodgers. The team wants to keep a veteran signal-caller under center, but Wilson is not their top choice.
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As for the former Broncos and Seahawks quarterback, joining the Browns makes sense, as the AFC North team currently lacks stability at the position. It remains uncertain whether they will stick with Deshaun Watson, and with him recovering from a torn Achilles, Wilson could step in as the veteran presence they need to mentor any rookie they bring in.
According to Diana Russini, Russell Wilson will also visit the Giants this week. It appears the Super Bowl XLVIII champion will make his decision after both visits, weighing which team offers the best deal and the best situation for continuing his career.
