Russell Wilson is set to meet with a pair of teams this week as he looks for a new home in the league.
Wilson will first fly to Cleveland to meet with the Browns on Thursday, and then fly to New York to meet with the Giants on Friday, according to multiple media reports. Both of those teams are in need of a starting quarterback for next fall.
Wilson joined the Pittsburgh Steelers last season on a one-year deal, and he became a free agent officially Wednesday at the start of the new league year. While he had a solid season — Wilson threw for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns in 11 games — he split time with Justin Fields while battling a calf injury. The team has moved on from both quarterbacks this spring, and Fields struck a deal to join the New York Jets.
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The Browns went 3-14 last season in their worst campaign since their winless 2017 season. Part of that had to do with QB Deshaun Watson, who went down with an Achilles injury. He then aggravated the injury in January, which led to a second surgery. He’s likely going to miss the entire 2025 season, so Wilson’s presence in Cleveland would be more than welcome.
The Giants are in a similar position. The team moved on from starter Daniel Jones during the season last fall, and released him shortly after benching him. The Giants also went 3-14, and are in need of a new starting quarterback. The team has been linked to former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers was released by the Jets officially Wednesday, and is looking for his next landing spot in the league. It’s unclear when he will make his decision, or if Wilson’s meeting with the Giants is dependent on Rodgers at all.
While Wilson is entering his 14th season in the league and, at 36, is undoubtedly near the end of his playing career, he is still a reliable option at QB for teams in need. Whether the Giants or Browns, or someone else, gives him that chance at this stage remains to be seen.
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