Steelers Rumors: 'There Was Frustration with' Russell Wilson in Final Games of Season

As veteran quarterback Russell Wilson enters free agency this offseason, one expert suggested that the Pittsburgh Steelers aren't very motivated to re-sign him.

Alber Breer of Sports Illustrated reported on Monday that "there was frustration with Wilson down the stretch, so I'm not sure how far the Steelers will be willing to go to keep him."

After missing the first six games of the season, Wilson led Pittsburgh to six wins in his first seven appearances of the year. However, the Steelers stumbled with four straight losses to end the regular season before falling to the Baltimore Ravens in a 28-14 loss in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday.

Wilson finished the season with 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions while adding two rushing scores. The 36-year-old should garner some interest on the open market, but it's not clear if teams still view him as a quarterback who could help win a Super Bowl.

As for the Steelers, their quarterback room could look drastically different, as backup quarterback Justin Fields is also headed for free agency. Breer noted that "the team would love to keep working with Fields, but it might not be as a starter," so he could choose to seek an opportunity where he could compete for a starting job.