Russell Wilson‘s 2025 free agent process ended with a Giants deal. The Super Bowl winner sees himself as the team’s starter, and he could very well wind up atop the depth chart if New York does not use a high draft pick on a passer in April. 
Wilson also visited the Browns earlier this month, opening the door to a Cleveland agreement. That did not seem as likely as a Giants pact, though, so Wilson’s ultimate decision came as little surprise. A one-year commitment to the 36-year-old could very well produce a run of starts and another deal being worked out next offseason in New York’s case.
While the Browns also themselves in need of a long-term solution under center, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com writes they viewed Wilson strictly as a bridge option. As a result, negotiations on a contract did not last particularly long, with the longtime Seahawk preferring an option where he would not face as much competition for a starting gig. New York had already added Jameis Winston on a two-year pact, and the team could draft a quarterback at some point next month; nevertheless, Wilson is currently on track to handle QB1 duties at this point.
Cleveland has Deshaun Watson on the books for two more years, but his second Achilles tear leaves him in danger of missing most or all of the 2025 campaign. That leaves trade acquisition Kenny Pickett in place to compete for the starting role this offseason. The top QB selected in the 2022 draft, Pickett’s Steelers tenure did not go as planned and it ended with a trade to the Eagles last spring. The 26-year-old is now in place with the Browns, a team which could be in the market for at least one other passer.
Cleveland has long been connected to trading for Kirk Cousins, but Cabot adds a deal on that front can be considered unlikely at this point. The Falcons passer wants to avoid a repeat of last year’s situation by waiting until after the draft to be dealt, although it remains to be seen if Atlanta will be on board with such a move and if financial arrangements related to the remainder of his contract can be made with an acquiring team. Free agents like Joe Flacco and Carson Wentz have been linked to the Browns, but again Cabot cautions nothing is currently imminent on that front.
Set to select second overall in April’s draft, Cleveland will likely have the opportunity to select any prospect other than Cam Ward. The team was recently reported to be high on Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, but other options will be considered as well. The Browns have hosted Tyler Shough on a top-30 visit, and he is among the quarterbacks who could find themselves in Cleveland next season. For now, at least, Pickett is in position to receive the chance to handle QB1 duties, something he sees himself as capable of managing on his new team.
“he could very well wind up atop the depth chart if New York does not use a high draft pick on a passer in April.”
“A one-year commitment to the 36-year-old could very well produce a run of starts”
Even if the Giants draft Sanders, I would be shocked if Wilson didn’t start at least a handful of games.
Agreed. Wilson the starter no matter what.
He is pretty injury prone tho. Calf has shown issues
Right. I would imagine if they drafted Sanders, they’d do it how they did with Kurt Warner and Eli back in the day. Kurt was the vet starter and played decent, but then they just handed the keys to Eli during the season. Warner showed he still had life and went to the Cardinals. Maybe Wilson could show he still has life and land somewhere else next year.
Still think they will go with Hunter or Carter, but that could be a scenario if they go Sanders.
Wilson is 36 and couldn’t stick with Denver or Pittsburgh. He’s cooked.
You are wrong Wilson can play on any team know that all depends who that is and how good he would be and how good the offense is
Stallions and Defenders has been great on ESPN
Literally no one cares or asked about your “UFL” Goku. No matter how hard you try, no one cares about some “UFL”
Cool. Actually it gets more traction than this stuck up website full of morons and trash writers
But do enjoy your entitlement
I’m done around here so yal can celebrate.
And also realize how often I visit when your down 250 a day
Clowns. Peace out.
Man, don’t take off because of one bad poster. Ignore that fool.
Why would any org be interested in a long-term commitment with Russell Wilson in the year 2025?
You just wonder how Wilson’s career could have gone had he and Carroll been more on the same page when he left Seattle? Russ felt like he had to leave with continued, mediocre line play and runners constantly getting injured. Wilson hasnt never been the same since his own injury in 2021. He hasnt been able to build momentum and timing with any teammates anywhere since.
One of those unanswerable questions!
Unless the Browns land a younger. sure-fire 100% Grade A starter in the next two season, they should probably go with rent-a-QB’s until they can eject DeShaun and his stupid salary .
Flacco over Wentz or Tannehill. He knows his role, cheaper, and recent history with Browns.
Drafting a new starter at rookie wages is the way to go.
The Browns used common sense? When did this start?
It’s a sign..the end is near.
Who is more toxic… Russ or the Browns?
Aaron!
For how much Ststson Bennett was laughed at Shough is TWENTY-FIVE. I know it means much less in an are where QBs can pay past 40, but like…