Russell Wilson makes final $21 million decision over his NFL future with Pittsburgh Steelers rival
RUSSELL Wilson has finally made his decision over where to continue his NFL career.
The former Super Bowl champion quarterback is ready to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers after just one season.
And the 36-year-old has apparently agreed a deal for 2025, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Wilson will play for the New York Giants after coming to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $21 million.
The contract earns him a guaranteed $10.5 million.
He is the second quarterback the Giants have signed in recent days.
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New York also agreed a two-year deal with Jameis Winston worth $8 million.
The move for Wilson all but rules out the possibility of Aaron Rodgers staying in the Big Apple.
Rodgers, 41, was cut loose by the New York Jets after two disastrous seasons.
He had been in talks over a switch to the Giants.
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The Giants also hold the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin next month.
The draft class includes sought after quarterbacks such as Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders.
But an early pick for a quarterback now seems unlikely for the Giants.
Rodgers could yet end up in Wilson's former place at the Steelers.
He spent six hours at their team facility last week and had meetings with key members of staff.
In the wake of the news, Wilson posted on social media and sent an eight-word message.
"Relentless Confidence. Don’t ever stop believing in you!" he wrote on X.
Russell Wilson's Statistics Throughout Career
Russell Wilson has played for three franchises, most notably his first squad, the Seattle Seahawks, in his 13-year NFL career.
Wilson entered the league as a member of the Seahawks in 2012 and would help the franchise win a Super Bowl in his second year with the team.
Here are his stats with the Seahawks where he earned nine Pro Bowls from 2012 to 2021.
Completion percentage: 65.0
Passing yards: 37,059
Passing Touchdowns: 292
Interceptions: 87
Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos in 2022 and didn't show the consistent play he displayed in Seattle.
He would get benched late in his last campaign in the Mile High City.
Here are his stats with the Broncos combined in the 2022 and 2023 campaigns.
Completion percentage: 63.3
Passing yards: 6,594
Passing touchdowns: 42
Interceptions: 19
Wilson was released by the Broncos in 2024 and joined the Steelers on a one-year deal, helping the team earn a playoff spot while receiving his 10th Pro Bowl selection.
Here are his numbers in 11 games with the black and gold.
Completion percentage: 63.7
Passing yards: 2,482
Passing touchdowns: 16
Interceptions: 5
Wilson started 11 games last season and helped lead the Steelers to the playoffs.
However, the team lost their last five games and were a first-round playoff exit.
Wilson finished the season with 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
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He is a 10-time Pro Bowler and won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014.
The quarterback had two forgettable seasons in Denver in 2022 and 2023 before his move to Pittsburgh.