Launched quarterback Russell Wilson to signal with Steelers

9-time Professional Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson is headed to Pittsburgh, the place he’s anticipated to signal with the Steelers. Wilson posted on X late Sunday a hype video tagging the Steelers. 

“Yr 13. Grateful. @Steelers,” Wilson wrote.

As of Monday morning, the signing has not been made official. ESPN reported late Sunday that Wilson is anticipated to signal a one-year contract with Pittsburgh, citing league sources. 

ESPN stated the Steelers would pay Wilson the veteran’s minimal of $1.2 million this season. The Broncos, who launched Wilson earlier this month, are anticipated to pay the remainder of his $37.8 million wage. 

As a result of Wilson continues to be beneath contract with Denver, an settlement additionally needed to be reached between the Broncos and Steelers. 

In his two seasons in Denver, Wilson did not carry out like he did in his 10 prior seasons in Seattle. After just one dropping season in Seattle, Wilson had back-to-back years the place his group failed to succeed in .500. Between 2022 and 2023, Wilson compiled an 11-19 report as his effectivity tumbled. 

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Presently, Pittsburgh has just one quarterback beneath contract, however Kenny Pickett is coming off two surprisingly profitable seasons, together with a 2023 season that noticed the Steelers make the NFL postseason. 

Whether or not a nine-time Professional Bowler must compete for the beginning job in opposition to a 25-year-old up-and-comer stays to be seen. Late final month, Steelers Normal Supervisor Omar Khan instructed reportershe had “full religion” in Pickett heading into the 2024 season. 

“I am excited concerning the affect that [new offensive coordinator] Arthur Smith’s going to have on him. Arthur’s very optimistic about Kenny and so they communicated, and like I stated, we could have some robust competitors there and we’ll see the place it goes. Really feel actually good about him,” Khan instructed reporters.  

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