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Russell Wilson has made some major moves and decisions when it comes to his NFL career and future with the Denver Broncos.
On Sunday, March 10, Russell Wilson took to Instagram to share a video with fans. The clip began with a dark screen and featured audio from the 1978 single “Renegade” by Styx.
As the clip played, viewers could see flashes of a football field surrounded by football players and onlookers sporting yellow and black attire. Eventually, the clip showed the setting to be the Acrisure Stadium in Pennsylvania, which is home to the Pittsburgh Steelers, per the team’s official website.
In the caption of his post, Wilson appeared to reveal that Pittsburgh is the next destination for himself and his quarterback career.
“Year 13. Grateful. @Steelers”
According to Yahoo Sports, ESPN reporter Adam Schefter has alleged that Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Steelers. Additionally, although he’s parted ways with the Denver Broncos, he’ll reportedly receive $38 million from the organization in his 2024 salary.
The outlet reports that Wilson’s new deal can serve as an opportunity to “rewrite his legacy” after his two seasons with the Broncos reportedly went “poorly.”
Wilson’s wifey, Ciara, made sure to share her support for her husband in the comment section of his post. Additionally, the singer dropped black and yellow heart emojis.
“🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤”
While Instagram user @everette added, “Congrats @dangerusswilson! Prove the doubters wrong.”
Instagram user @diamondisfabulous wrote, “Just another example of: When God closes one door, He opens another one 🙌🏼 #dontworry”
Instagram user @jujuleger85 wrote, “Gods favor is a different type of flex. Congrats to him👏👏👏👏”
According to Yahoo Sports, Wilson signed with the Denver Broncos two years ago after leaving his first team, the Seattle Seahawks. However, his run with the Broncos did not meet the team’s expectations.
The outlet reports that Wilson “didn’t play up to what the Broncos gave up for him in a trade or the contract extension he signed.” As The Shade Room previously reported, around December, Wilson also suffered an injury that recently left him on the bench for the remainder of the football season.
At the time, Wilson reportedly alleged that Bronco officials threatened him.
“They came up to me during the bye week and beginning of the bye week, Monday or Tuesday, they told me if I didn’t change my contract, my injury guarantee, that I’d be benched the rest of the year,” Wilson reportedly told the media, seemingly implying that the Broncos did not want to pay his $37 million injury guarantee while he was on the bench.
At the time, Wilson appeared disappointed by how he was allegedly treated. However, he still seemed optimistic about his and the team’s potential future.
“I hope that it’s here,” he explained when speaking on his potential return with the Broncos for the upcoming season. “At the end of the day, I think that what God’s got for me no matter what it is, I’m gonna keep trusting in him. I’m gonna keep putting my best foot forward every day, trying to be as professional as I can be every day, no matter what the circumstances are.”
We’re happy to see that things worked out for Wilson!
