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The Pittsburgh Steelers make some noise after acquiring Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears via trade. Many are speculating a true quarterback competition is in line now, as Pittsburgh recently signed Russell Wilson in free agency. However, reports indicate there is no competition at all. Soon after the trade was finalized, one source claims that […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are adding an offensive weapon for newly acquired Russell Wilson. Just hours after trading Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles, the team is signing former Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons wideout Van Jefferson to a one-year deal, as reported by Ari Meirov. This was a much-needed move after Diontae Johnson was […]

The Kenny Pickett era is officially over in the Steel City. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded the quarterback to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, marking the end of Pickett’s two-year tenure with the franchise. So where did it all go wrong? We know Pickett wasn’t performing as QB1, which is probably part of the reason the […]

While some athletes find love in college, others just have a thing for celebrities. Given that athletes often live a public lifestyle, it makes sense to also have a partner who’s used to being under the bright lights. With athletes dating celebrities, it’s safe to say that they are indeed a power couple. Let’s take […]

Although Russell Wilson played well last season, the Denver Broncos opted to release the veteran quarterback and go in a new direction. Additionally, the team felt it was necessary to trade Jerry Jeudy away as well despite the fact he’s still on a rookie contract. Both of these decisions aren’t sitting well with former NFL […]

Starting quarterback Daniel Jones and the New York Giants are currently in the process of looking to retool their roster after what was a disastrous 2023-24 NFL season by any objective metric. Jones and the offense struggled mightily to open up the campaign following the Giant’s surprising playoff run in 2022-23, and Jones then went […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to make big moves in NFL free agency, this time signing star former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen to a free-agent contract. And new quarterback Russell Wilson is fired up! “Filed from @mspears96: Ravens free-agent LB Patrick Queen told @mspears96 that he plans to sign a three-year, $41 million contract with […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a new quarterback in town for the 2024-25 season. Despite many NFL free agency options, ex-Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson has decided to take his talent to Pittsburgh. Moreover, some analysts are concerned with Wilson’s personality fit on the Steelers. Wilson’s personality might be a concern for Steelers fans, but […]

One of the first big dominoes to fall in NFL free agency occurred on Sunday Night when Russell Wilson agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year, $1.2 million contract. With the Denver Broncos eating $85 million in dead cap and owing Wilson $38 million next season, money was not a priority for […]

On Sunday evening, Russell Wilson announced that he would be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers when the new league year opens on Wednesday, March 13. This is a huge coup for the Steelers, who will be acquiring a proven quarterback with Super Bowl experience for the veteran minimum salary of just $1.2 million. The Denver […]

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 […]