Russell Wilson Receives Interest from AFC East Team: Report
Russell Wilson, after a disappointing stint with the Denver Broncos and brief stops with the Steelers and Giants, is being considered by the New York Jets for a backup role. The Jets recently acquired Geno Smith, who reportedly advocated for Wilson due to their prior relationship as teammates in Seattle. Though no contract is imminent, Wilson remains intent on continuing his NFL career. His time as a starting quarterback appears to be over, with teams viewing him as a potential veteran reserve.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson has experienced a precipitous fall from Mile High since 2022. Wilson, 37, was at the center of a historic blockbuster trade in March 2022, when the Seattle Seahawks traded him to the Denver Broncos. Wilson had been the steady hand for the Seahawks for a decade, including back-to-back Super Bowl appearances and one Super Bowl win. He was supposed to be that for the Broncos, and the franchise paid him like it with a monster extension in September 2022.Instead, Wilson's Denver tenure was a disaster from day one.
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