Despite the Justin Fields deal, the Steelers’ long-term Russell Wilson strategy has emerged.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Russell Wilson have been believed to be working together for some time. The Steelers intend to sign Wilson to a longer contract at the end of the season, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Wilson is currently on a one-year contract with the team.
Details are still unclear, but the Steelers want to commit to Wilson for the long term. The quarterback joined the organization this offseason after departing the Denver Broncos. The Steelers also traded quarterback Kenny Pickett and acquired Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears. Despite having Fields, it appears like the Steelers want to be in the Russell Wilson business. Wilson was owed $39 million by the Broncos in 2024, according to the Post-Gazette. Due to the existing salary arrangement, the Steelers are paying him the veteran minimum this season.
This offseason, the Steelers shook things up in their quarterback room, as Mitch Trubisky also left the organization. The Steel City is looking for the proper combination to lead the club back to the AFC Championship and Super Bowl. The Steelers have struggled with near-.500 records in recent seasons, barely making the AFC playoffs last year. The offense struggled to score because the quarterback played inconsistently. This offseason’s quarterback moves were intended to spark the offense. This offseason, the Steelers traded wide receiver Diontae Johnson to Carolina.
Wilson and the Broncos parted ways after a poor 8-9 year. Wilson passed 3,070 yards in 2023, with 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The gunslinger played two seasons in Colorado after a lengthy stint in Seattle, where he won a Super Bowl.