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Russell Wilson wanted to re-sign with Steelers before leaving

Russell Wilson, a 36-year-old quarterback who spent the 2024 season with the Steelers, agreed to a one-year deal with the Giants on Tuesday night in NFL free agency.
Wilson reportedly wanted to re-sign with the Steelers, but the Steelers didn't make a serious effort to keep him, leading him to seek opportunities elsewhere.
During the 2024 season, Wilson started 11 regular season games, completing 63.7% of his throws for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns, while the Steelers experienced a late-season collapse, losing their final five games with Wilson starting behind center.
Despite expressing his desire to stay in Pittsburgh and publicly praising the team, city, and coach Mike Tomlin after their Jan. 11 playoff loss to Baltimore, Wilson will now make $10.5 million guaranteed this season with the Giants, potentially earning up to $21 million.
As part of the transaction, the Steelers will receive a fifth-round pick and could earn a third-round pick based on incentives during the 2025 season, while the Giants are also moving forward with Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito, and are expected to draft a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Russell Wilson wanted to re-sign with Steelers before leaving

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