NFL Fans Applaud Russell Wilson's Steelers Contract, Question Kenny Pickett's Future

Russell Wilson will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a "team-friendly, one-year deal," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Wilson himself confirmed the news with a Sunday night post to X, just under one week after the Denver Broncos announced his release.

"Year 13. Grateful." Wilson wrote, before tagging the Steelers.

Some observers see the Steelers as a good fit for Wilson, who reportedly talked with Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith "for hours" during a meeting with the team last week, according to CBS Sports' Josina Anderson.

Others believe the signing is also a good fit for Pittsburgh.

The Steelers will pay Wilson a minimum contract of $1.21 million in 2024, according to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette. The Broncos, meanwhile, will continue to pay him almost $38 million.

Wilson's signing raises questions about the future of Kenny Pickett, who has two up-and-down seasons as the Steelers' primary starter under his belt.

Pickett started 12 games for Pittsburgh before he was sidelined by an ankle sprain necessitating surgery.

Despite Pickett recovering before the season's end, however, the Steelers decided to start backup Mason Rudolph in his place.

With an established veteran coming into the fold, fans questioned whether or not Pickett will get another start in black and gold.

Wilson was "open" to signing with other teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots, if they were interested and the deal with the Steelers didn't work out, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

Instead, his opportunity will come in Pittsburgh.

After being benched down the stretch of the Broncos' last season, Wilson will now work to re-establish himself as a starter with the Steelers.