March 12th 2024.
In a surprising turn of events, it has been less than a week since the Denver Broncos announced they were parting ways with their quarterback, Russell Wilson, and he has already found a new home with another NFL team. According to ESPN, Wilson is set to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the upcoming season. While the official release from the Broncos has not yet been made, it is expected that Wilson will sign for the veteran's minimum salary of $1.2 million. Additionally, due to the structure of his previous contract with the Broncos, they will still be responsible for paying him the remaining $37.8 million.
Wilson himself took to his social media account, X, to share the news of his 13th year in the league, expressing his gratitude and excitement to join the Steelers. It was necessary for Wilson to receive permission from the Broncos to speak with the Steelers, and they granted his request. He met with team officials on March 8, including head coach Mike Tomlin and new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and after a six-hour discussion, both sides came to an agreement for Wilson to join the team for the upcoming season.
This will be Wilson's third team in his 12-year career, having been drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012 and spending 10 seasons with them. During his time with the Seahawks, Wilson helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2014. In September 2022, he was traded to the Broncos and signed a massive five-year, $245 million contract. Now with the Steelers, he will be making $85 million over the next two seasons.
During his time with the Broncos, Wilson had a record of 11-19 while starting in 30 games. He completed 63.3% of his passes for 6,594 yards, with 42 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. Notably, Wilson is the only player in NFL history to have over 40,000 passing yards and 5,000 rushing yards. He currently has 43,653 passing yards, 334 touchdowns, and 106 interceptions in his career.
In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Wilson and his wife, Ciara, have also made headlines for their philanthropy. In a recent act of generosity, the couple donated $1 million to Denver charities, showcasing their commitment to giving back to the communities they are a part of. With Wilson's new journey with the Steelers, there is no doubt that he will continue to make a positive impact both on and off the field.
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