Russell Wilson to sign with AFC playoff team

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Russell Wilson announces decision to sign with AFC playoff team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/11/24

Russell Wilson officially has a new team lined up.

Wilson announced via social media Sunday night that he will be joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. Playing over the video was the song “Renegade” by Styx – the same song played at Steelers home games. The video featured Steelers fans waving Terrible Towels.

Year 13. Grateful. @Steelers pic.twitter.com/0U4Q2sRtXs

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) March 11, 2024

Wilson will be signing a one-year deal with Pittsburgh. The Denver Broncos will be paying Wilson $38 million this season after deciding to part ways with him despite the money he was owed. That means the Steelers will be getting Wilson for about $1.2 million.

Russell Wilson will now serve as competitor for Kenny Pickett in one of the most fascinating camp battles. He’ll cost Pittsburgh $1.2M, potentially being one of the best values. https://t.co/jYnhpdQezK

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024

What’s truly interesting is how the quarterback competition in Pittsburgh will play out.

Kenny Pickett was a first-round pick by the Steelers in 2022. The No. 20 overall pick hasn’t lit things up, though passing for just 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions over 25 career games in the NFL. But the Steelers have gone 14-10 in his starts, which is promising.

Despite his production falling off and his messy end with the Broncos, Wilson may be a better option for the Steelers than Pickett. Wilson didn’t put up huge numbers last year, but he did pass for a respectable 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He may prove to be Pittsburgh’s best option next season. We’ll know more once training camp gets underway.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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