The moment when Pete Carroll was named head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, rumors started flying about Pittsburgh Steelers pending free agent Russell Wilson reuniting with his former coach.
Speaking to media at this week’s Pro Bowl, Wilson skirted questions about getting back together with Carroll. Wilson, 36, was named to nine Pro Bowls and went to two Super Bowls — winning one — under Carroll during his 10-year tenure with the Seattle Seahawks.
“Pete’s going to be a great coach, obviously,” Wilson said. “He’s great at what he does.”
Wilson quickly followed that up with where his head is, saying, “I’m focused on the Steelers.”
Wilson finished the 2024 season cold, but his overall stats were solid given his limited playtime: 2,752 passing yards, 18 TDs, and five interceptions in 12 games.
Pittsburgh is expected to re-sign Justin Fields and let Wilson walk. If that happens, he’ll join his third team in as many seasons.
This week, Wilson was named to the Pro Bowl as Josh Allen’s replacement. He joins Isaac Seumalo, Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Chris Boswell, and Miles Killebrew.
