Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will become a new player for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2024 season, according to information from NFL Insiders, Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The information that was handled this Sunday night ensures that the 35-year-old quarterback plans to sign with the Steelers when free agency begins and the league year begins this Wednesday, March 13, according to sources.
Wilson recently visited Pittsburgh’s office and left without reaching a deal, and also met with the New York Giants as another possibility to further his career. It has now been announced that Wilson will sign for one year with the Steelers.
The duel for the star position behind center between Russell Wilson and Pickett will be one of the most fascinating camp battles heading into the 2024 campaign. Wilson will only cost Pittsburgh $1.2 million, making him one of the best values in terms of price quality.
Russell Wilson played the last two seasons with Denver where he was never able to establish himself as a figure and ended up leaving the Broncos following a bad relationship with coach Sean Payton.
Before that, Wilson had a brilliant time with the Seattle Seahawks with whom he played in two Super Bowls, becoming NFL champion in the 2013 season, precisely beating the Broncos with a 43-8 beating in Super Bowl XLVIII held at MetLife Stadium. from New Jersey.
With the Seahawks, Russell Wilson also managed to be called to the Pro Bowl nine times, led the league in touchdowns in the 2017 campaign, won the Walter Payton Award in 2020 and became the leader in the most important QB categories in the history of the franchise with 37,059 passing yards and 292 touchdowns in Seattle.