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Former NC State Quarterback Russell Wilson to Sign with the Steelers
Former All-ACC NC State Quarterback Russell Wilson announced last night that he would be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Year 13. Grateful. @Steelers pic.twitter.com/0U4Q2sRtXs
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 11, 2024
Sources: Former #Broncos QB Russell Wilson plans to sign with the #Steelers when the league year begins.
He recently visited PIT, along with the #Giants. With Denver paying most of the $39M this season, it’s a cheap starting QB option to compete with Kenny Pickett. pic.twitter.com/vK66joBbw5
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024
Russell Wilson now heads to Pittsburgh with the Steelers 2022 first-round pick Kenny Pickett being the only quarterback currently under contract to Pittsburgh. Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is entering free agency after starting three games for Pittsburgh last season. pic.twitter.com/pAsct6uXzE
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
Russell Wilson now heads to Pittsburgh with the Steelers 2022 first-round pick Kenny Pickett being the only quarterback currently under contract to Pittsburgh. Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph is entering free agency after starting three games for Pittsburgh last season. pic.twitter.com/pAsct6uXzE
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2024
There is no denying that this is a bizarre free agent signing. Wilson was released by the Broncos, who will ultimately still be paying him roughly $38 million this season, and Pittsburgh will be paying him the league minimum, which is $1.21 million.
Wilson threw for 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, with a QB Rating of 98.0 last year in Denver. He also rushed for 341 yards and 3 touchdowns. Wilson ranked 8th in QB Rating and 9th in touchdowns last season. Wilson did this for a coach who obviously didn’t want him to be his Quarterback.
According to Ian Rapoport’s report, Wilson is being brought in to compete with Kenny Pickett for the starting job, but I expect that Wilson will be Pittsburgh’s starting Quarterback Week 1.