Quarterback Russell Wilson reiterated his need to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, however the workforce ought to discover different choices at an important place.
“Clearly, I hope I am right here,” Wilson, a free agent this offseason, mentioned after a 28-14 wild-card loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. “I belief God, each time that’s. And it is a particular, particular place. And I do know God introduced me right here for a purpose.”
The Steelers haven’t clarified whether or not they need Wilson to return in 2025. In his postgame information convention, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned Wilson’s “wasn’t ok,” however he praised the QB for his management.
After Wilson recovered from a calf harm, he changed Justin Fields because the workforce’s beginning QB in Week 7. In his first 4 begins, he went 4-0, and the Steelers averaged 27.2 factors per sport.
The previous Professional Bowler fizzled in his final seven begins. He went 2-5 throughout this span, and Pittsburgh averaged 21 factors per sport.
Wilson completed the common season with 2,482 passing yards, 16 landing passes, 5 interceptions and a barely above-average 51.4 QBR. Towards Baltimore, the 36-year-old accomplished 20-of-29 passes for 270 yards and two TDs however was sacked 4 instances.
Wilson might nonetheless be Pittsburgh’s bridge QB. Spotrac estimates his market worth is a two-year deal value $38.7M yearly, fifteenth amongst QBs.
Nonetheless, Fields, a free agent this offseason, might supply extra potential. In 10 video games, the 25-year-old had 10 touchdowns (5 passing and 5 speeding) and 1,395 yards (1,106 passing and 289 speeding). He additionally went 4-2 in six begins.
Re-signing Fields ought to be cheaper for Pittsburgh. In response to Spotrac, his market worth is a one-year deal value $8.9M yearly.
If the Steelers do not discover a franchise QB, they might wrestle to compete within the AFC North, the place Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals await twice a yr.
Whereas Wilson gained a Tremendous Bowl when he starred for the Seattle Seahawks, it is obvious that he is not an elite quarterback.
