The Pittsburgh Steelers are still trying to figure out who will be their starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season. The team’s management has already said that it is preparing an offer for Russell Wilson or Justin Fields, but that only one of them will continue. In this context, the former Chicago Bears player is wanted by the New York Jets, while another team in the league would go after the 36-year-old veteran, Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks.
Wilson has stated more than once that his desire is to remain in Pittsburgh, but according to recent reports, the Black & Gold organization would be more than willing to give Fields an extension before the start of free agency. However, the 26-year-old quarterback will reportedly not accept the offer and will be free to play wherever he wants, be it for the Jets or another team, according to a report by NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.
Russ, like his teammate Fields, will be an unrestricted free agent next week, so he is already on the radar of other teams around the league. In recent hours, the former Seahawks player has been rumored to be interested by an NFC East franchise.
NFL team interested in Russell Wilson
The NFL team that would definitely be interested in signing Wilson during free agency is the New York Giants. The news was reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, who revealed that the NFC East franchise is scouting several quarterbacks, but they are intrigued by Russ.
Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, teammates on the Pittsburgh Steelers
Jeremy Fowler first reported the rumor in mid-February when he said that “some people have also linked Wilson to the Giants as a potential option in 2025. Now, however, the interest appears to be more concrete, according to Schultz’s reporting.
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Who will be the Steelers’ quarterback?
The Steelers continue to evaluate options for their new quarterback. Both Wilson and Fields (even though one may be favored over the other) still have a chance to receive an offer from the Pittsburgh franchise. The game will open with the start of free agency, when general manager Omar Khan’s team will need to make a lucrative proposal. At the same time, the Giants’ interest in Wilson, and the Jets’ interest in Fields, are serious.
