Wilson 🤝 Steelers

03/11/2024

By: Jeff Yoder

QB Russell Wilson Announces Decision to Sign With Pittsburgh Steelers (Plus More NFL Retirements, Extensions & Trades)

The new NFL league year is almost here, and the roster-churning festivities are in full swing. Last night’s breaking news capped an exciting weekend before free agency officially opens (Wednesday, March 13) when Russell Wilson announced his decision to join the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal. The Broncos will still have to pay Wilson’s $38 million salary in 2024, and the new contract can’t become official until Wednesday, but it looks like a match made in heaven between Wilson and head coach Mike Tomlin. That pairing gives Wilson the chance to be a leader on offense, and manage the game knowing he can rely on Tomlin’s stout defense. Free agency week hasn’t officially began, but it has.

 

 Breaking News: Russell Wilson Announces Decision to Join Steelers

 

More retirements, cuts, trades and talks took place over the weekend. Two big trades and one massive extension headline the list, including QB Mac Jones and WR Jerry Jeudy. A pair of Super Bowl-winning veterans also hung it up. Let’s rewind:

 

Notable Trades

• Broncos Trade WR Jerry Jeudy to Browns for 5th & 6th-Round Pick
• Patriots Trade QB Mac Jones to Jaguars for 6th-Round Pick

Notable Signings & Extensions

• Chiefs & DT Chris Jones Agree to 5-Year, $160 Million Extension, Including $95 Million Guaranteed
• Bucs & QB Baker Mayfield Agree to 3-Year, $100 Million Extension
• Bears & Safety Kevin Byard Plan to Sign 2-Year, $15 Million Agreement

Notable Retirements

• Eagles DT Fletcher Cox Retires After 12 Seasons
• Super Bowl 49 Hero CB Malcolm Butler Retires

Offseason Rumor Mill

• Kirk Cousins Reportedly Informs Vikings of FA Plans
• Chargers Open to Trading Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack

 

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