Russell Wilson is excited to relaunch his career in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are betting heavily on it.
PITTSBURGH (AP)— Russell Wilson did not state Friday that he expects to be Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback.
Given the Steelers’ efforts to entice the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl winner, including the startling decision to move on from the player Wilson was meant to compete against, he didn’t have to.
Well before Pittsburgh agreed to trade Kenny Picket to Philadelphia just hours after Wilson’s introduction, the team had established the foundation to ensure Wilson would start as quarterback in 2024.
Longtime Steelers defensive captain Cam Heyward reached out to Wilson earlier this month after the Denver Broncos told Wilson they were cutting him before the new league year began.
The next day, what was supposed to be a 15-20 minute videoconference with Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin stretched to an hour and a half, with star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick interrupting to playfully jaw back and forth with a rival turned potential teammate.
Then All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt chimed in, outlining his goal to be the best in the world at what he does every day he comes to work.
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