The Pittsburgh Steelers have faced ongoing challenges at the quarterback position since franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger left in 2021.
There was hope that these issues might have been temporarily resolved with the acquisitions of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields last offseason, both of whom had significant potential and came at a relatively low cost.
However, the team finds itself in a similar situation this year, using a rotation of Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, and Mason Rudolph, none of whom have emerged as strong long-term solutions. Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report suggests the Giants might consider signing Wilson to a short-term contract to alleviate their quarterback issues.
“Last offseason, the New York Giants reached out to Russell Wilson before he ultimately signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Moton noted. “ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the two parties held an ‘exploratory meeting’ in New Jersey. Since the Giants currently have no quarterbacks under contract for the 2025 season, they will likely seek at least one in free agency. It’s possible they’ll revisit discussions with Wilson.”
Moton elaborated on why Wilson might be a good fit for the Giants, noting that “the 36-year-old Wilson could address the Giants’ immediate quarterback struggles and serve as a mentor to a young quarterback from one of the next two drafts.”
Meanwhile, the Steelers still need to take action as they have yet to determine their long-term quarterback. The team will continue searching for their next franchise quarterback, but concerns about talent in other offensive positions remain. Will it be effective for the Steelers to secure a quarterback if they fail to provide him with sufficient support? That’s a challenge they need to tackle this offseason.
