Russell Wilson is hoping to land one other beginning job heading into 2025, and it feels like the previous Professional Bowl quarterback is on the high of a minimum of one staff’s record.
Wilson has visited with each the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. It additionally stays a risk that he might return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who’re ready on Aaron Rodgers to decide.
Throughout an look on “SportsCenter” Friday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler indicated that Wilson is the Browns’ best choice.
“The Cleveland Browns nonetheless have curiosity in Russell Wilson. They’re nonetheless pursuing that angle, however they’ve Carson Wentz as a contingency plan,” Fowler mentioned, as transcribed by Adam Wells of Bleacher Report. “There’s some mutual curiosity there if Wilson falls by. Kirk Cousins can be a major choice for the Browns, I’m instructed, however he’s merely not obtainable proper now, so it’s unsure whether or not they need to actually wait that out.”
The Browns even have the No. 2 total choose within the upcoming NFL Draft, so it’s definitely doable they might draft their subsequent quarterback. Fowler mentioned there’s “love” in Cleveland for each Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, who’re anticipated to be the highest two quarterbacks taken.
Cousins stays beneath contract with the Atlanta Falcons. Except he had been launched, he can be a much more costly choice than Wilson. The Falcons are possible keen to eat a few of Cousins’ $180 million contract to assist facilitate a commerce, however the Browns might signal Wilson for much less.
Wilson performed in 11 video games for Pittsburgh final season. He threw for two,482 yards with 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. He acquired off to a powerful begin however performed poorly down the stretch, which contributed to the Steelers dropping 5 straight to shut out the 12 months.
The quarterback scenario in Cleveland remains an absolute mess, and the Browns are attempting to keep away from a complete rebuild. That’s the reason they want to signal a veteran like Wilson to function a stopgap, on the very least.
Wilson may favor to play for the Giants over the Browns, however New York can be ready on Rodgers.
