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Wilson, 35, also reportedly sat down with the
New York Giants before apparently deciding to team up with
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and new offensive coordinator Arthur
Smith.
Per an ESPN report, Wilson -- a former Super Bowl champion and
nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback -- will sign a team-friendly deal
that will result in his former employer, the Denver Broncos,
paying $38 million of his salary.
Upon the reports surfacing on Sunday, Wilson posted a video of
Steelers fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, along with the
caption, "Year 13. Grateful."
Wilson would join Kenny Pickett, the Steelers' 2022 first-round
pick, as the team's only quarterbacks under contract. Mason
Rudolph started three games and led Pittsburgh to the playoffs
in 2023 but is headed to free agency.
Earlier this week, the Broncos gave Wilson permission to seek a
new employer before they officially release him when the 2024
NFL league year begins on Wednesday. The Broncos are facing a
huge dead-cap hit of $85 million but can save some money if the
veteran lands a new deal.
Wilson was benched for the last two games of the 2023 season to
avoid an injury that would trigger guarantees in his contract.
He posted an 11-19 record in 30 starts across two seasons with
the Broncos.
Wilson took Seattle to a pair of Super Bowls during a decorated
decade with the Seahawks, winning a championship at Super Bowl
XLVIII in 2014.
He won 104 regular-season games as the starter in Seattle and
has passed for 43,653 yards with 334 touchdowns and 106
interceptions in 188 career contests. He has added 5,307 rushing
yards and 29 scores.
--Field Level Media
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