NFL News: Russell Wilson gets surprising push to join Browns while Aaron Rodgers talks with Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still determining who will be their starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season, with Aaron Rodgers as their top option. While the black & gold team waits for the 41-year-old veteran’s decision, Russell Wilson visited the Cleveland Browns and received an unusual invitation from a division rival from last year.

Rodgers already has the Steelers’ offer in hand and is evaluating his options before giving a response. Wilson, on the other hand, had made it clear that he was eager to continue in Pittsburgh, but the front office did not move forward with a deal, allowing the 36-year-old veteran to become a free agent alongside Justin Fields, who, however, signed with the New York Jets.

In search of new opportunities, Wilson made a trip to Cleveland in addition to a visit to the New York Giants. It’s likely that his future in the upcoming NFL season will be decided in the next few hours, which is why a Browns star like Myles Garrett has already sent an informal pitch to Russ, who was the starting quarterback for the Steelers last season.

Garrett’s surprising proposal to Wilson

Garrett spoke at a press conference after signing a lucrative four-year contract extension with the Browns and reacted to the potential arrival of Wilson in Cleveland with a casual comment. “I won’t take him to the ground three or four times a year,” Garrett said with a smile when asked for a pitch to lure the former Steelers player.

Myles Garrett, defensive end for the Cleveland Browns

The funny response is somewhat surprising, considering the two players faced off last season as division rivals in intense matchups between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The timing couldn’t be better, as the Steelers are focused on Rodgers while the Browns are searching for a starting quarterback after Deshaun Watson’s extended injury.

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A few weeks ago, Garrett requested a trade to the Browns, but as days passed, Cleveland found a way to resolve the conflict. The star defensive end received an irresistible four-year, $160 million contract extension offer, securing his stay with the franchise as they aim to make a deep run in the AFC North division.