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Free Agency unofficially kicked off on Sunday, with a flurry of signing being announced even before the league’s 48-hour tampering window opened on Monday. One of those signings came from the AFC North division, where the Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson to a 1-year, $1.2 million deal that might as well say “Prove […]

Russell Wilson is joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. The news was announced on Sunday, as the former Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos quarterback is set to begin a new chapter of his career. Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph received an update on his Steelers future following the Wilson news, per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. “With […]

There is a new quarterback in town who hopes to rekindle their winning ways. Russell Wilson is set to join Coach Mike Tomlin in the Pittsburgh Steelers system. The former Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks signal-caller will now compete with Kenny Pickett as Mason Rudolph heads to free agency to test the waters. This raised […]

Russell Wilson is now heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency, and sure enough, the veteran quarterback is excited to continue his career in a place where he’s wanted. On Sunday evening, reports of Wilson’s plan to sign with the Steelers in free agency broke, with Adam Schefter of ESPN dropping the news and […]

Russell Wilson is going to start a new chapter of his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers amid the looming 2024 NFL free agency, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. “Sources: Former #Broncos QB Russell Wilson plans to sign with the #Steelers when the league year begins,” Rapoport posted on X. “He recently visited […]

The Denver Broncos find themselves at the epicenter of a less than ideal offseason that’s as much about broken connections on the field as it is about frayed relationships off it. The recent trade of WR Jerry Jeudy has stirred a pot of discontent, and former Denver Pro Bowler Chris Harris Jr. didn’t hesitate to […]

One of the most consistently fascinating areas of NFL free agency year after year is the quarterback market. Teams that aren’t quite set on their quarterback are usually on the hunt for that one quarterback to put them over the edge. This year’s class features the likes of Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins, and […]

Head coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Steelers made the playoffs in 2023-24 but were quickly escorted out by the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round, leaving Tomlin and his staff […]

The Las Vegas Raiders released quarterback Brian Hoyer Friday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal provided an update on the financial impact of Las Vegas’ decision to release Hoyer. “The @Raiders release of QB Brian Hoyer means a $2.6M cap hit for the 2024 season as part of the […]

When the Denver Broncos released Russell Wilson, they gave the quarterback immediate permission to begin searching for his next team. Some close to Wilson believe the Las Vegas Raiders would be his most optimal landing spot. The quarterback has already met or will meet with the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, via Adam Schefter […]

With NFL free agency set to kick off, some names have already signed new deals. One player that is going to be worth monitoring is veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. After being released by the Denver Broncos, Wilson was reportedly headed to take a visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As it turns out, before leaving, Wilson […]

There may not have been a player whose star has faded more in the last two seasons than Russell Wilson. Wilson was still one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL during his final season as a Seattle Seahawk. But after he got traded to the Denver Broncos, things have fallen apart. Over the last […]

When the Denver Broncos signed Russell Wilson a couple years ago, people thought that the Broncos were going to be a Super Bowl contender for years to come. Unfortunately for Denver and Wilson, that never panned out. For whatever reason, Wilson could never get going with the Broncos, and now the organization is moving on […]

Among the many teams around the league who will be heading into the 2024 season with a new face at quarterback, two of them are traditional AFC powers, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos. The Steelers and Broncos have combined to win nine total Super Bowls, so each franchise is well-acquainted with the business of […]

Russell Wilson is looking for his next team after getting released by the Denver Broncos. Wilson, who was once regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, is dealing with uncertainty ahead of NFL free agency, according to James Palmer of NFL Network. “He’s able to start looking right now. He is a […]

The Carolina Panthers have a lot of straightening up to do as they approach NFL Free Agency. The Panthers finished the 2023 season at 2-15 despite having coveted young QB Bryce Young. Carolina could attempt to sign Russell Wilson for a spark. However, the notion was shut down by Dave Canales. Canales does not believe […]

Russell Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos didn’t last nearly as long as we thought it would, with the team informing him they will release him, making him a free agent. In fact, it didn’t even last the full five years of his $242.6 million dollar deal the team gave him. He only played two […]

The Denver Broncos decided to eat $85 million in dead cap space rather than have Russell Wilson as their quarterback. Now, Wilson is already on the hunt for his next team. The Broncos have granted Wilson permission to meet with other teams ahead of free agency, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. The quarterback will meet […]

The quarterback is the most important position in football. It is also the hardest position to acquire elite talent at in the NFL. This is especially true through free agency because starting-caliber quarterbacks rarely hit the open market. It is relatively uncommon to see a superstar quarterback switch teams during free agency, and the best […]

The past months have been troubling for Russell Wilson in terms of his relationship with the Denver Broncos. After a contract dispute and a mid-season benching, the quarterback was finally released from the team on Monday. Now, all the talks surrounding the former Super Bowl champion revolve around his potential next move. The topic was […]

The Broncos must be feeling pretty low today on the news that, in deciding to cut Russell Wilson, they’re suffering an $85 million dead cap hit for 2024, the largest such deficit in all of NFL history. But cheer up, Denver, for there’s an industry where even worse contract debacles have caused even huger financial […]

Despite eating an NFL record $85 million in dead cap space, the Denver Broncos still decided to release quarterback Russell Wilson. With the Broncos taking such a hit, Wilson could sign with any team in the league on the veteran minimum. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the favorites (-150 to land the outgoing Broncos quarterback, via […]

Ciara, the wife of NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, showed unwavering support for her husband following the news of his departure from the Denver Broncos, per Billboard. After Wilson expressed gratitude to “Broncos Country” for their support over the past two years, Ciara took to Instagram to share her heartfelt message. In Wilson’s Instagram post on […]

The Denver Broncos are planning on releasing quarterback Russell Wilson when the new league year begins, and he will have to find a new team. There has been some discussion regarding whether or not Russell Wilson would take the veteran’s minimum, and indications are that he very well could be willing to do so. “It […]

It is safe to say that the Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson era is a colossal failure. A couple of years after giving up so much to the Seattle Seahawks in order to acquire the Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Denver is now expected to release Wilson. The looming move will also break the record for the biggest […]

What had long been rumored going back towards the end of the NFL regular season, the Denver Broncos have announced they will cut quarterback Russell Wilson at the start of the new season, beginning March 13. Wilson only donned the Broncos’ navy and orange colors for two seasons. Entering a new era in Broncos football […]

The Denver Broncos have made it official and moved on from veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. He is now set to become a free agent, and his market will be interesting to keep an eye on as free agency develops. After the news came, Wilson posted a lengthy statement on X about his release: “Broncos Country, […]

The inevitable has happened. Quarterback Russell Wilson is being released by the Denver Broncos, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. A split was essentially guaranteed after a tense and bizarre end to last season, which saw the Super Bowl 48 champion get benched. “We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release […]

What should the Pittsburgh Steelers do at quarterback for the next season? Last season left more questions than answers about their quarterback situation. Kenny Pickett failed to show any significant growth, but one could argue that he was held back by the playcalling of Matt Canada. The debate has split the Pittsburgh fanbase as they […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seemingly been linked to every potentially available quarterback on the market this offseason, with Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins, and Russell Wilson all rumored to hold the team’s interest. On Thursday, Steelers GM Omar Khan was asked directly about the rumors, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic: Steelers GM Omar Khan was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in desperate need of a change at the quarterback position as Kenny Pickett has failed to live up to expectations. They also released Mitch Trubisky, so there are a lot of rumors regarding the Steelers. One name has popped up recently with Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson favored to go to […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has been on the receiving end of plenty of criticism over the past few seasons. Wilson was traded to the Broncos ahead of the 2022 season. Before even playing a down in an orange and blue uniform, Wilson signed a massive 5-year, $245 million contract extension. In just two seasons […]

The Denver Broncos have a major Russell Wilson problem on their hands. Tying the fate of the franchise’s future to the aging star quarterback has been one of the most disastrous decisions in the history of team-building, especially in football. Now, it looks like there’s no way out. General manager George Paton is in one […]

The Denver Broncos have a decision looming when it comes to quarterback Russell Wilson, and head coach Sean Payton gave a timeline while speaking at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, saying that the decision will come in the next two weeks, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Broncos benched Russell Wilson late in […]

For a decade in Seattle, Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson came together to make up one of the most successful quarterback/head coach combinations in the NFL. In ten years, Carroll and Wilson won over 65 percent of their regular season games, led the Seahawks to nine winning seasons, four division titles, and one Super Bowl […]

Just when we thought the Russell Wilson and Denver Broncos drama couldn’t get any more confusing, another layer gets added. Recently, Wilson made an appearance on Brandon Marshall’s “I Am Athlete” podcast. During the 84-minute interview, Marshall grilled Wilson about his uncertain future in the NFL. There have been multiple rumors circulating that the Broncos […]

The current talk surrounding Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos revolves around the quarterback’s expected release from the team this offseason. With all the drama surrounding Wilson’s benching and contract issues, many predict that the 35-year-old will be suiting up for a different franchise this year. Still, regardless of the situation, the quarterback himself continues […]

Russell Wilson enjoyed 10 years of success during the first decade of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Perhaps the last year in Seattle was a bit of an issue, but he made his reputation as a tough leader who could make big plays during his time in the Pacific Northwest. “Over the next 5 […]

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has one team in mind that he thinks will be a perfect fit for Russell Wilson. However, he knows very well that it’s unlikely to happen. On Friday, RGIII shared his belief that the New England Patriots could very well be the best landing spot for Wilson ahead of […]