Russell Wilson Blasts Steelers After Giants Sign

New York, NY – March 27, 2025
Russell Wilson didn’t pull punches after signing a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the New York Giants, unleashing a fiery critique of his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, during his introductory press conference Thursday. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback, who spent 2024 in Pittsburgh, lashed out at the Steelers’ front office just days after leaving the Steel City behind.

“They never gave me a real shot,” Wilson fumed to reporters. “I came in, won games, and they still treated me like a placeholder. Pittsburgh talks a big game about winning, but they’re too scared to commit.” The outburst follows Wilson’s 2024 stint with the Steelers, where he started 11 games, posting a 6-5 record with 2,569 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions—only to see the team falter with five straight losses to close the season.

Wilson’s tenure ended without a playoff win, and after negotiations stalled—reportedly over a $15 million asking price—Pittsburgh turned to Mason Rudolph and pursued Aaron Rodgers instead. “I gave them everything, and they lowballed me,” Wilson added, referencing a rumored Steelers offer far below his expectations. A source close to the team confirmed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter that talks with Wilson “never got serious” after his late-season struggles.

Fan reactions on X were electric: “Russ spilling the tea—Steelers botched this!” (@SteelCityFan). Another countered, “He’s salty we didn’t pay for 0-5” (@BurghFaithful). Now with the Giants alongside Malik Nabers, Wilson aims to prove Pittsburgh wrong. As Steelers Nation reels, the Giants gain a motivated QB eager to rewrite his narrative.