Russell Wilson to Jets? Full-Circle Reunion

0:00On April 28th, the New York Jets just hosted Russell Wilson for a visit, and they're eyeing him as a backup quarterback option behind Geno Smith. Smith actually backed up Wilson during their Seattle Seahawks days from 2019 to 2021, so this could be a full circle reunion. Wilson signed a one-year deal worth $1.2 million with the Pittsburgh Steelers back in March 2024. He dealt with a calf injury early on, but took over as starter in week 7, even beating Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in one of those games. Fans and teams have watched Wilson's roller coaster career closely. He spent a decade running Seattle's offense, winning Super Bowl 48 and leading the league with 34 passing touchdowns in 2017. Those highs built his rep as a clutch playmaker. After Seattle traded him to the Denver Broncos in 2022 for two seasons, Pittsburgh grabbed him next. There, he sparked a 10-3 start before the Steelers dropped their final five games, including

1:00a playoff loss to Baltimore. He then inked the one-year, $10.5 million packed with the New York Giants, starting just three games before a rookie took the reins. With the Jets now in the mix, Wilson's veteran Savvy could steady their depth chart if Geno needs a breather, keeping his comeback story alive in the league.