Russell Wilson was brought in ahead of the 2024 season. At the time, the Pittsburgh Steelers still had Kenny Pickett on the roster, but he hadn’t performed well enough to solidify the starting job, a theme that’s continued in Pittsburgh since Ben Roethlisberger retired a few years ago.
Things got off to a great start after Wilson took over in Week 7, but they didn’t last. The Steelers, especially on offense, fell apart, losing both the division and a playoff game to the Baltimore Ravens. Wilson’s offense struggled mightily during that time. Former NFL running back Merril Hoge noticed some similarities in Wilson that relate to his time with the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.