Potential landing spots for Russell Wilson in 2024

Here are five teams, in alphabetical order, that make the most sense to land the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback.

Atlanta Falcons

The Desmond Ridder experiment failed spectacularly, and Taylor Heinicke is no more than a stopgap option. Young offensive playmakers, including Kyle Pitts, Drake London and Bijan Robinson, are better than the weapons Wilson worked alongside in Denver. The defense under first-year coordinator Ryan Nielsen has also been one of the most improved units in the league and should continue its upward trajectory. The Falcons have enough pieces to make a playoff push in 2024. They only need a quarterback (and possibly a different head coach) to get them there. 

Las Vegas Raiders

Will the Raiders tear down or build back up? The answer will determine whether Las Vegas is a suitable home for Russ to cook. With Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs on the roster, the Raiders could use 2024 to see if a veteran offensive core led by those two and Wilson is strong enough to get them back to the playoffs.

Minnesota Vikings

If Kirk Cousins leaves in free agency, Wilson would arguably be the best option to replace him and keep Minnesota in contention. Justin Jefferson is the best wide receiver in football and is due for a lucrative contract extension. The Vikings must do everything possible to make him want to stay. Ensuring the team has a veteran, proven quarterback on the roster could only help. 

New England Patriots

Here are a couple of nightmare scenarios for the Patriots: 

A) They maintain their current draft position at No. 4 overall and the top three quarterback prospects in the class go 1-2-3. B) They aren't in love with the quarterback that falls to them at fourth overall. 

In either case, New England might need to improve at the position elsewhere. Wilson could be the best available option, as long as he waits until after the draft to sign with a team.

Washington Commanders

The ownership group led by Josh Harris is expected to make broad changes to the organization during the offseason. While Washington is in an excellent position to draft one of the top QBs in the class, like New England, it could see its draft position drop if it unexpectedly pulls out a win (or two) during the final two weeks of the regular season. A couple down years in Denver will dampen the excitement of adding Wilson, but signing him would be better than running it back next season with 2023's cast.