PITTSBURGH — Is Russell Wilson leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers and heading to the Las Vegas Raiders? The answer isn’t no, but according to the Raiders new head coach, it’s too early to decide whether or not that’s going to happen.
Since the moment Carroll was hired by the Raiders, Wilson’s name has been floated as a “player to watch” for Las Vegas’s quarterback void. Aidan O’Connell is expected to be in consideration, but many see Wilson as an easy option to reunite with his former head coach and try to make a run in the AFC West.
Speaking on What The Football, Carroll was asked about a potential reunion with his Super Bowl-winning quarterback, and didn’t shut down the possibility of it happening.
“It’s so early and we’re just in the midst of trying to find the puzzle pieces, not even putting them together yet, so I can’t even say. Free agency hasn’t come yet,” Carroll said.
He did hint at the idea, though, saying the Raiders are open to anyone who can help the team win.
“I promise you, if you’re a real competitor you’re not letting options get away from you,” Carroll added.
Wilson led the Steelers to the Wild Card round of the playoffs and had moments where people talked about him being an MVP candidate. Things went downhill fast at the end of the season, losing five-straight games to finish the year, but not everything was on Wilson.
As for Pittsburgh, they are believed to favor Justin Fields as their next starter, but aren’t shutting down the possibility Wilson returns. That could change if Wilson heads west to Vegas.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll recently spoke out about the rumors circulating that star quarterback Russell Wilson may be traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a press conference, Carroll addressed the speculation and emphasized that Wilson is a key part of the Seahawks’ future plans.
Carroll stated, “Russell Wilson is our guy. He’s been an integral part of this team for years and we have no intention of parting ways with him. He is a tremendous leader on and off the field, and we are committed to building around him for the long term.”
The rumors of Wilson potentially being traded to the Steelers have been swirling in recent weeks, with some reports suggesting that the two teams have had discussions about a possible deal. However, Carroll’s comments seem to put those rumors to rest and reaffirm the Seahawks’ commitment to their star quarterback.
Wilson has been a standout performer for the Seahawks since he was drafted in 2012, earning Pro Bowl honors multiple times and leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2014. His dynamic playmaking ability and leadership have made him one of the top quarterbacks in the league, and it’s clear that the Seahawks value what he brings to the team.
As the offseason continues and trade rumors continue to swirl, it’s reassuring for Seahawks fans to hear Carroll’s strong support for Wilson. It seems that the quarterback will remain in Seattle for the foreseeable future, much to the relief of the team and its fans.
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