The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback situation has not gone the way most fans probably would have expected going into the 2025 offseason. It seemed like

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very promising quarterback room entering the 2024 season, and the situation worked out for the majority of the year. Justin Fields impressed some during his six-game stint as the starter is relief of an injured Russell Wilson,

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson wanted to re-sign with the team before officially leaving for the New York Giants, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It was the Steelers who never viewed Wilson as a viable option for the team, even after losing out on Justin Fields and Sam Darnold.

In 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers replicated Philadelphia’s historic collapse. After starting the season with a 10-3 record, the Steelers lost the last four games of the regular season and were trounced by the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round.

Quarterback Russell Wilson wanted to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers up until signing with the New York Giants.

Wilson and Jameis Winston give the Giants a solid enough foundation at QB to compete in 2025, but New York still must draft an heir.

According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Wilson wanted to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers "right up till the end," but he ultimately agreed to join the Giants. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that Wilson and the Giants came to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with $10.5 million guaranteed.

It appears Wilson was hoping for that outcome. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac, Wilson “wanted to remain with the Steelers, right up till the end, before he agreed to a deal with the Giants.” In 11 starts for the Steelers last season, Wilson completed 63.7% of his throws for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns.

On Tuesday, the New York Giants officially signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, putting a nail in the coffin of Aaron Rodgers joining the team. The Giants quarterback room now consists of Russell Wilson,