Before the 2024 NFL season, Russell Wilson is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last week, Wilson received word that the Denver Broncos, who will cover the most of his $39 million salary this season, would release him.
When the new league year starts, Russell Wilson has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to an NFL Network story on Sunday.
The Denver Broncos will cover the remaining portion of Wilson’s $39 million salary, with Pittsburgh covering his minimum $1.21 million.
On X, the previous Twitter, Wilson announced his plans, writing: “Year 13. Thank you, @Steelers.”
After being acquired by the Broncos in a trade with Seattle, Wilson, 35, had an 11-19 record in his first two seasons there. After a terrible 2022 season, he rebounded to throw 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions in his debut season under coach Sean Payton last year. Despite this, he lost his job to Jarrett Stidham.
Wilson spent ten seasons as the Seahawks’ quarterback, leading the team to eight postseason trips and a Super Bowl victory.
Wilson was granted permission to negotiate with other clubs, but the Broncos notified him last week that he will be released on Wednesday, the start of the new league season.
The team wrote on social media last week, “We thank Russell for his contributions and dedications to our team and community and we wish him the best as he continues his career.” “We are excited to improve this offseason and will have the flexibility to get better through the draft and free agency.”
Before even playing a down in Denver, Wilson signed a nearly quarter-billion dollar extension. Wilson claimed the Broncos had threatened to bench him for the final nine games of the previous season if he didn’t push back the $37 million injury guarantee in his contract.
Wilson refused to modify his contract and went on to start seven more games before being benched—a move that Payton said was motivated by football, not money.