The decision to not only meet with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson ahead of free agency, but reportedly come to an agreement on a one-year deal late Sunday night was rather surprising from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ standpoint.
After talk all offseason that there was “full faith” in third-year quarterback Kenny Pickett and a desire to re-sign veteran Mason Rudolph, the Steelers quickly pivoted in the hours before the start of the NFL free agency legal tampering window, agreeing with Wilson on a one-year, $1.21 million deal, which is the league minimum.
On the surface, Wilson appears to be walking in as the Day 1 starter for the Black and Gold.