Quarterback Russell Wilson hopes he is carrying black and gold in 2025.
On the newest episode of HBO’s “Arduous Knocks,” cameras adopted the QB on the opening of a Why Not You Basis in Pittsburgh, based by him and his spouse, singer-songwriter Ciara. Throughout the occasion, a fan requested Wilson — who’s on a one-year deal — if he would re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“Hopefully. I find it irresistible right here,” Wilson mentioned (h/t CBS Sports Bryan DeArdo). “It is cool. Hope we will win a Tremendous Bowl.”
After a disastrous two-year stint with the Denver Broncos, Wilson has salvaged his profession in Pittsburgh.
Since changing QB2 Justin Fields in Week 7, Wilson is 6-2 in eight begins. He has accomplished 64.7% of his passes for 1,912 yards and 13 touchdowns and tossed three interceptions throughout this span. The Steelers (10-4) are first within the AFC North and have already clinched a playoff berth.
Wilson’s price ticket could also be growing. Spotrac estimates his market worth is a two-year deal value $40.2M yearly, 14th amongst QBs. The Steelers might have some monetary flexibility, although. Per Spotrac’s projections, they will have $56.65M in cap house in 2025.
In November, Wilson, 36, advised ESPN’s Hannah Storm he desires to play “one other 5 to seven years.” Nonetheless, that does not appear probably.
The 2025 NFL Draft is not loaded with elite QB expertise. Per ESPN’s Jordan Reid, Miami QB Cam Ward and Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders are the one passers with first-round grades.
The draft’s weak QB class might persuade the Steelers to re-sign Wilson. If they do not need to commit long-term, they may franchise-tag him.
Regardless, Wilson is in a strong place. The previous Seattle Seahawks star has proven why he might deserve to remain in Pittsburgh for an additional season.
