Russell Wilson
QB - Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 Outlook
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson remains "in the pole position in the competition" for the QB1 role, according to the team's offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.
Fantasy Impact
Smith mentioned that he expects the competition to heat up once the team gets into training camp later in the summer, but he also insisted the team has been transparent with both Wilson and QB Justin Fields on that front since they joined the team. Both Wilson and Fields are set to be free agents after 2024, and both QBs have plenty to gain and lose this season regarding their future, making the competition one to keep an eye on.
Veteran QB Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a "team-friendly, one-year deal."
Fantasy Impact
Wilson has not yet been officially released by the Broncos, but when he is released, he will join the Steelers. Wilson can take a light contract given the hefty price the Broncos will continue to pay him while he is on another team. He threw for 3,070 yards and 26 touchdowns last season.
Veteran QB Russell Wilson had an “exploratory meeting” with the New York Giants on his way to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson’s meeting with the Steelers had publicly known, but the get together with the Giants’ brass has come as a surprise. New York has been connected to potentially trying to start over at QB after a rough 2023 from Daniel Jones, whether it be through the draft or free agency. Wilson threw for 26 touchdowns and 3,070 yards last season.
The Steelers are reportedly interested in signing Russell Wilson and plan to meet with him before the start of free agency.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson would be an immediate upgrade for Pittsburgh that saw Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph and Mitch Trubisky under center last season. Wilson reportedly has interest in Pittsburgh as well.
The Denver Broncos have granted Russell Wilson permission to immediately begin speaking and meeting with other teams in their home cities.
Fantasy Impact
Wilson will be released when the new year begins next week. It remains to be seen what teams will draw interest in him in free agency, but he'll likely receive a short-term deal after spending the past two years in Denver.
