Are the Pittsburgh Steelers going to acquire Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson?
Following a disappointing season, the Steelers may just be in the market for a new quarterback, and there’s one former Super Bowl winner who might fit.
Even though they exceeded expectations by making it to the playoffs, it would be safe to say that the 2023-24 NFL season was not a good one for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Indeed, head coach Mike Tomlin made his feelings known just a few weeks ago with a brutal critique of his men. Nonetheless, the Steelers now face a series of questions that must be answered before the next campaign begins and one of them is who will be under center.
Could the Steelers move for Russell Wilson?
With the dust of the season now settled, it appears that the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to weigh their options this offseason where the quarterback position is concerned. While the word on the street is that the franchise would prefer a situation where Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph compete for the starting position, there have been reports that the team is seriously considering a move for a veteran signal-caller who is currently playing in the AFC. As per NBC’s Peter King, it could be that the team goes after Denver Broncos quarterback, Russell Wilson.
“I would not rule out Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh. I think if Mike Tomlin had his way he’d want a veteran quarterback,” King said during an appearance on ‘93.7 The Fan.’ Adding further weight to the idea, was a comment from Steelers insider Ed Bouchette who said later in the day that Wilson is a “no-brainer” for Pittsburgh to sign.
OK, is Russell Wilson to Pittsburgh even possible?
The first thing to consider is that Russell Wilson is still under contract with the Broncos, however, the consensus is that he’ll be released before free agency arrives should the franchise be unable to secure a trade for the now 35-year-old former Seahawks star. As for whether or not this is the right move, one has to consider that on both sides of the divide, things did not go according to plan. Where Wilson was concerned, he threw for 3,070 yards and 26 touchdowns while throwing just eight interceptions. The Broncos for their part finished the season on 7-8 and did not make the playoffs. As for the Steelers, Tomlin’s men limped into the Wild Card Round on a 10-8 record and were promptly dismissed by the Buffalo Bills 31-17. Ultimately, this could be the kind of change that is good for both camps.