Russell Wilson is hoping to land one other beginning job heading into 2025, and it appears like the previous Professional Bowl quarterback is on the high of not less than one crew’s listing.
Wilson has visited with each the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. It additionally stays a risk that he might return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who’re ready on Aaron Rodgers to decide.
Throughout an look on “SportsCenter” Friday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler indicated that Wilson is the Browns’ best choice.
“The Cleveland Browns nonetheless have curiosity in Russell Wilson. They’re nonetheless pursuing that angle, however they’ve Carson Wentz as a contingency plan,” Fowler mentioned, as transcribed by Adam Wells of Bleacher Report. “There’s some mutual curiosity there if Wilson falls by way of. Kirk Cousins could be a chief possibility for the Browns, I’m informed, however he’s merely not accessible proper now, so it’s unsure whether or not they need to actually wait that out.”
The Browns even have the No. 2 general decide within the upcoming NFL Draft, so it’s definitely attainable they may draft their subsequent quarterback. Fowler mentioned there’s “love” in Cleveland for each Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, who’re anticipated to be the highest two quarterbacks taken.
Cousins stays underneath contract with the Atlanta Falcons. Until he had been launched, he could be a much more costly possibility than Wilson. The Falcons are probably keen to eat a few of Cousins’ $180 million contract to assist facilitate a commerce, however the Browns might signal Wilson for much less.
Wilson performed in 11 video games for Pittsburgh final season. He threw for two,482 yards with 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. He obtained off to a robust begin however performed poorly down the stretch, which contributed to the Steelers dropping 5 straight to shut out the yr.
The quarterback state of affairs in Cleveland remains an absolute mess, and the Browns are attempting to keep away from a complete rebuild. That’s the reason they want to signal a veteran like Wilson to function a stopgap, on the very least.
Wilson may choose to play for the Giants over the Browns, however New York can also be ready on Rodgers.
