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Report: Steelers want to sign Russell Wilson beyond 2024

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3/17/2024 6:10:38 PM
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly committed to Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback even after they acquired Justin Fields, and they are hoping that will not be a one-year arrangement according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Wilson joined the Steelers earlier this week on a 1-year deal worth the veteran minimum of $1.21 million. He chose to do that since the Denver Broncos still owe him $39 million for 2024. While Wilson is only signed through the upcoming season, the team eventually wants to negotiate an extension with the 35-year-old.

That is easy to say now, of course. If the Steelers are planning to wait until the end of the season, that almost certainly means they want to see how it goes with Wilson before committing more money to him. They have that luxury since they are barely paying the 9-time Pro Bowler anything.

The Steelers also now have Fields, whom they acquired on Saturday in a trade with the Chicago Bears. Wilson has reportedly been assured that he will be the team’s starter. If Wilson struggles or does not seem like a good fit in Pittsburgh, head coach Mike Tomlin can give Fields a chance. 

And talks of an extension for Wilson will fade away.


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