Russell Wilson revived his NFL career last season as he helped the Pittsburgh Steelers reach the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, but will he stay with the Black and Gold in 2025?
The 36-year-old quarterback is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and several teams besides the Steelers are trying to figure out the QB situation for the upcoming season.
PennStakes.com, your source for gaming news in the Keystone State, has developed exclusive odds on where we believe the 36-year-old will be taking snaps next season. A note, these odds are not available at any Pennsylvania sports betting operator.
Team | Percentage Chance | Odds |
New York Giants | 30.8% | +225 |
Cleveland Browns | 19.4% | +415 |
Minnesota Vikings | 19.4% | +415 |
Tennessee Titans | 13.3% | +650 |
Pittsburgh Steelers | 6.3% | +1500 |
The Field | 10.0% | +900 |
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FYI, we developed these odds prior to reports coming out that the New York Jets will sign Justin Fields, who split time with Wilson in Pittsburgh. That could increase Wilsonâs chances of staying in Pittsburgh, especially since the Steelers traded for D.K. Metcalf, Wilsonâs former teammate with the Seattle Seahawks. According to Stathead, in their three seasons together (2019-2021) in Seattle, Metcalf caught 199 of Wilsonâs passes for 2,919 yards and 25 touchdowns.
However, there are reports circulating that Aaron Rodgers, who was the Jets quarterback this past season, may end up signing with the Steelers. If thatâs the case, then it almost assuredly means Wilson will be looking elsewhere.
In regular season starts this season, Wilson threw for 2,482 yards, completed 63.7% of his passes and had a 16-to-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio. His best game came against Cincinnati on Dec. 1, when he threw for 414 yards and three scores in a 44-38 win.
With the Steelers selecting 21st in the first round of Aprilâs NFL Draft, itâs unlikely Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders or Jalen Milroe fall to Pittsburghâs pick. That doesnât mean the Steelers wonât pick a QB, but a later-round choice may not be ready to start in Week 1, meaning the team would need to sign a veteran to start the season.
The Steelers are projected to have more than $50 million available in salary cap space for the 2025 season. Wilson made $39 million, but Pittsburgh only paid him $1.2 million. The remainder came from his old contract with the Broncos. For him to stay in the Steel City, heâll likely need to accept a contract with a significantly smaller salary than he earned with the Broncos.
If thereâs a team that could benefit from an experienced signal caller like Wilson, itâs the New York Giants. New York was next to last in scoring last season, averaging just 16.1 points a game as they went 3-14. They have the No. 3 pick in this yearâs NFL Draft, but signing Wilson would allow the team to use that pick for one of their other issues, perhaps an offensive lineman.
Despite their pronounced lack of scoring, the Giants have some quality receivers. Malik Nabers had one of the best rookie seasons last year, catching 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. A QB upgrade with Wilson could also help a young receiver like WanâDale Robinson who caught 93 passes last season but only amassed 699 yards.
If Wilson is looking to catch on with a contending team, then the Minnesota Vikings would be his best bet. Sam Darnold, last seasonâs starter, is signing with Seattle, and although the Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy in the first round last season, team officials have indicated they want to bring in an experienced quarterback. The possibility of throwing deep balls to Justin Jefferson could lead Wilson to Minneapolis this fall.
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Currently, our hypothetical odds at PennStakes have Russell Wilson re-signing with the New York Giants at 30.8%.
The chances Russell Wilson re-signs in Pittsburgh are currently set at 6.3%, or +900 if you want to talk odds. These are strictly hypothetical odds developed here at PennStakes as the market isn't currently available on any legal sportsbooks.
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