For the third time since then Ben Roethlisberger With retirement, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a quarterback situation to resolve in the offseason.
Pittsburgh would be wise to sign the younger and more athletic guys Justin Fields to a long-term contract, but a Steelers insider believes that will be the case Russell Wilson.
It's pure speculation, but when asked his opinion on who the Steelers would sign, he replied: Gerry Dulac the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette responded:
The same guy they selected first in free agency and the same guy who was installed as the starter in Week 7.
Wilson was to be signed beyond 2024 Part of Pittsburgh's future plans After being acquired as a free agent, it wouldn't be a surprise if it came to light.
But signing Wilson won't come cheap. Current projections range from two- to three-year deals in the $40 million APY range. To make this deal happen, the Steelers must overcome cap space challenges. Creative restructuring of existing contracts or layoffs of key players may be necessary. Additionally, Wilson's age – he will be 37 next season – raises questions about how much longer he can continue to play at a level worthy of a contract.
After signing a one-year contract in March, Wilson told Steelers reporter Missi Matthews“I still have five to seven years left where I really want to be the best I can be.”
The front office must weigh the risk of committing long-term to a player who is nearing the end of his career.
