After being cut by the Denver Broncos, quarterback Russell Wilson will sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the league minimum of $1.21 million, leaving the Broncos to pay his remaining $37.79 million salary in 2024.
Here’s a sampling of how Twitter/X reacted to that news on Sunday evening.
Mike Tomlin moving like the “G” in lasagna. Silenceâ¦
As stated below, Wilson had a great experience on his visit a few days ago.
Giants were still waiting to hear back from Wilson as of 6 hours ago, I’m told.
Now Russ goes to the AFC North. https://t.co/6RfRfHF2HA
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 11, 2024
Russell Wilson returning to Denver has to be primetime Week 1, right?
Just like the return to Seattle?
— Henry Chisholm (@HenryChisholm) March 11, 2024
Just a friendly reminder the Broncos will host the Steelers this season
— Dave Althouse (@davealthouse) March 11, 2024
STEELERS PLAY IN DENVER THIS YEAR SEND TWEET
— Kyle, a Madson (@KyleAMadson) March 11, 2024
It's one thing to have Nathaniel Hackett on buyout money put up 407 yards in a win at Empower Field.
Russell Wilson making $37.8 million from the #Broncos and coming back to play against them in Denver is a whole 'nother thing. That'll be quite a scene.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) March 11, 2024
As many have said already, the Steelers travel to Denver next season.
Hopefully, that games goes better than the other two revenge games the past two years
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) March 11, 2024
NFL gonna have Steelers @ Broncos week 1 lol.
— MileHighGreco (@MileHighGreco) March 11, 2024
Russ went from the worst value to the best value at quarterback in like a week.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 11, 2024
If y'all aren't counting down the playclock… https://t.co/0ISD2BRykR
— Mat Smith (@RealMatSmith) March 11, 2024
I cant wait for Broncos fans to count down the play clock when Russ cones back to Denver next season
— Mile High Mario (@VetanzeTherapy) March 11, 2024
Russell Wilson will sign one-year, $1.21 million minimum deal with the Steelers and the #Broncos will pay him $37.79 million for a total he makes in 2024 of $39 million.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 11, 2024
It's mind blowing the Broncos will pay Russell Wilson 38 million dollars to play for the Steelers next yearâ¦.
— Darren McKee (@DMacSportsCO) March 11, 2024
When the @broncos do host the @steelers next season, Russell Wilson will be the highest paid player on the field. And the Broncos are paying it. That's wild.
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) March 11, 2024
Steelers get a QB for free . Now max out the other positions . https://t.co/v1RgUL42rF
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) March 11, 2024
Better than Pickett . https://t.co/MCg4JoowHM
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) March 11, 2024
I'm not sure I would want to be in the Russell Wilson business at any price.
But hey. That's me.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) March 11, 2024
I'm really curious what Mike Tomlin has up his sleeve with Russell Wilson.
— ð¾ðð¢ðð§ð¤ð£ ððð§ð ðð§ (@CameronParkerPO) March 11, 2024
Wilson on the Steelers should be interesting!
Theres some elements I think fit very well and some I think fit poorly! Should serve as an interesting "control" group for Broncos Country to monitor
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) March 11, 2024
The terrible towels will take on a new meaning
— D-Line (Denver Man) ((Eric Wedum)) (@DLineCo) March 11, 2024
Coming to an NFL season near you in 2024:
The Broncos and Steelers will meet in Denver.
The Broncos will be paying both quarterbacks on the field⦠Better not get beat by the one they're paying to not play for them.Should be quite the Sunday in the Mile High. https://t.co/XOqMP4OhjX
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) March 11, 2024
Russell Wilson had 26 TD passes last season. No #Steelers QB has reached that mark since 2020, when Ben Roethlisberger had 33.
Over the last 2 seasons, the Steelers have a league-low 25 Pass TD, per @ESPNStatsInfo. https://t.co/ZjqrivRAeD
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) March 11, 2024
I'm told if Russell Wilson didn't land with the Steelers he was open to playing for teams like the Raiders and Patriots, if they were interested. Wilson moves on while Denver searches for their next QB to add to the roster. https://t.co/nc1utl63H3
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 11, 2024
From what I've experienced, @steelers fans are way more grateful from the @broncos fans I have unfortunately thrown myself into for decades. I wish you all the damn success you deserve!! Go Getem 3. No Hacket, no bottom 5 run game, no last in the league defense anymore
— Fred Saunders (@TheFredzilla) March 11, 2024
Russ has a brand new home. Good for him! https://t.co/D2MCyq5FWl
— Justin Adams (@justinadamsTV) March 11, 2024
I'm so excited for the Moneyball Broncos.
— Frankie Abbott (@FrankiesFilm) March 11, 2024
Russell Wilson is still a better quarterback than Kenny Pickett. Wilson will win the QB battle in Pittsburgh.
— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) March 11, 2024
Steelers Country: Let's Oxidize
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) March 11, 2024
Russell Wilson's 2024 cap value for Steelers: $1.2 million
Kenny Pickett's 2024 cap value for Steelers: $3.836 million— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) March 11, 2024
Steelers Country, Let's Forge
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) March 11, 2024
The Broncos will now seek Wilson’s replacement. The NFL’s free agency negotiating window will open on Monday.
