Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs for a first down in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. The Bengals won 19-17 to finish the regular season at 9-8. Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Report: Steelers Confirmed to Have New Quarterback After Russell Wilson Signs With New York Giants

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bengals on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Mar 25, 2025 7:14 PM ET

The Steelers will definitely have a new starting quarterback next season. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported former Pro Bowl passer Russell Wilson is signing a one-year, $10 million deal that could rise to $21 million with incentives.

Wilson took over as the Steelers starter for the final 11 games last season, passing for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He lit up the Bengals for 400-plus yards in a win in December, but Cincinnati got revenge to close the season for a 1-1 finish against the Bengals as a Steeler.

This adds more weight to the idea that Aaron Rodgers could be the next signal caller in Pittsburgh.

ESPN Sources: The Giants and Super Bowl-winning QB Russell Wilson reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed. The 10-time Pro-Bowl selection had been in discussions with the Giants, Browns and Steelers, but is opting for… pic.twitter.com/ZjjOz0U7bl
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 25, 2025