No Final Decision On Kenny Pickett As This Incredible Star Is Now A Top Choice.
The future of the quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers is uncertain, at least from an outsider’s perspective.
Team President Art Rooney II and head coach Mike Tomlin have every reason to continue showing their support for QB Kenny Pickett as he enters his third season to keep all options open—and they have.
That being said, they have been up front that it is a big season for his career and that he will be challenged with competition. One name to consider could be Super Bowl-winning veteran QB Russell Wilson.
The Denver Broncos are reportedly expected to release quarterback Russell Wilson ahead of March’s free-agency period, eating an NFL-record $85 million in dead money in the process.
Jeff Legwold of ESPN reported “almost no one in the league” expects the Broncos to retain Wilson, who was benched in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the final two games of the regular season.
Wilson is guaranteed $39 million in 2024 regardless of the Broncos’ decision. His $37 million salary for 2025 guarantees March 18, meaning Denver will almost certainly make a move before then.
Wilson would likely prefer Denver to cut him as soon as possible so he can get a jump-start on other options on the open market.
The legal tampering period does not begin until March 11, so Wilson could have several weeks to negotiate with teams and find a new home before others enter the conversation.