The former Seahawks QB is back in the NFC after three combined seasons with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Russell Wilson is set to return to the NFC in his third stop post-Seattle Seahawks career.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that the Seahawks’ greatest ever franchise quarterback has signed a one-year deal that will see him make the short trip from Pittsburgh to East Rutherford, New Jersey. Who’s ready for Russ as a member of the New York Giants?
ESPN Sources: The Giants and Super Bowl-winning QB Russell Wilson reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed. The 10-time Pro-Bowl selection had been in discussions with the Giants, Browns and Steelers, but is opting for… pic.twitter.com/ZjjOz0U7bl
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 25, 2025
This signing comes on the heels of the Giants also bringing in Jameis Winston, so for now the Giants’ QB room consists of Wilson, Winston, and Tommy DeVito. I think we can read between the lines and conclude that former Seahawks QB Drew Lock will not be re-signed after one season with Big Blue.
Wilson is coming off a stint with the Steelers that saw him miss the first six games of the regular season with a calf injury. He was able to lead Pittsburgh to four consecutive wins upon making his debut and a 6-1 record overall that had the Steelers in pole position to win the AFC North. Once the schedule got tougher, Wilson’s play took a downturn, as did the Steelers offense and defense. Pittsburgh ended the season with a five-game losing streak between regular and postseason, scoring no more than 17 points in each loss.
Statistically, Wilson was solid in throwing 16 touchdowns to just 5 interceptions, but he had a high sack rate (even by his standards) once again, and his net yards per attempt was just 6.13. All three of his post-Seahawks seasons have coincided with his worst NY/A.
Wilson will be 37 years old during the 2025 season as he enters the twilight of his career. The Giants were horrendous in 2024—exempting the Seahawks game, in which case they decided to be elite that day—but they’re not lacking in talent on offense. Andrew Thomas is a standout left tackle, Tyrone Tracy Jr is prone to fumbles but is a promising running back, and wide receiver Malik Nabers looks like a special talent. Defensively they have Dexter Lawrence and Brian Burns in the trenches and have been otherwise busy adding to the secondary with the likes of Jevon Holland and Paulson Adebo. The Giants may be more competitive than you think next year… otherwise Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen can hit that LinkedIn portal because they’ll both be unemployed.
Not only will there be no Russ-to-DK Metcalf connection in Pittsburgh, where he reportedly wore out his welcome, there will be no Seahawks vs. Russ matchup like what could’ve happened had he re-upped with the Steelers. Seattle is set to be at the Steelers in the 2025 regular season but don’t face the Giants.
You know who will face the Giants this year? Pete Carroll’s Las Vegas Raiders, who will host the Giants. If all goes right, we’ll get Geno Smith vs. Russell Wilson but in a Raiders vs. Giants matchup. It’d be cool if the Seahawks were not playing during that timeslot so we can have a front row seat to the show.