The Denver Broncos pulled off a blockbuster trade for Russell Wilson a couple years ago. This offseason, as a street free agent, Wilson only took a couple meetings. Those two teams will play each other on Monday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers starting him, the New York Giants facing him.
After meeting with the Giants, who have Daniel Jones at quarterback, Russell Wilson signed with the Steelers. Pittsburgh then traded 2022 first-round pick Kenny Pickett, which many believe was prompted by his being told he would not start.
Early reports suggested that the Giants were unwilling to commit to Russell Wilson starting, but rather competing with Daniel Jones.