Free agent quarterback and 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers star Russell Wilson hopes to return to the team, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Wilson, who has gone to the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants for visits, is still waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide. If Rodgers would decide to go elsewhere, Wilson wants to go to the Steelers.
“Wilson visited with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday and the Giants on Friday but did not reach agreement with either team. His preference is to re-sign with the Steelers, but it has become apparent the team is not in any hurry to do so, if at all,” Dulac wrote.
Wilson struggled over the last five games of the season but still put up 15 touchdowns with just five interceptions, bringing the offense to its highest peak.
The Giants released Daniel Jones during the season and have no answer on the roster. Signing Wilson feels more like a win-now move than where they stand, but head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen are in a tough spot and must make something happen to keep their jobs.
Wilson is starting to pressure the Steelers and other teams as he decides. He will not be left without leverage if the Steelers miss out on Rodgers. The Browns already traded for Kenny Pickett as they look for competition.
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