Russell Wilson is sort of probably the most well liked title on the free agent market proper now, and he technically hasn’t change into one but, with the Denver Broncos needing to launch him at the beginning of the brand new league 12 months on March 13.
However with the staff already saying their intentions to take action, they’ve given Wilson the permission to fulfill with groups earlier than the free company tampering interval begins subsequent week.
One Broncos rival within the AFC West is reportedly amongst people who desire a assembly with him.
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Interim head coach Antonio Pierce of the Las Vegas Raiders runs off the sector after the Raiders defeated the New York Giants, 30-6, at Allegiant Stadium on November 5, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Pictures)
The Las Vegas Raiders might “possibly” herald Wilson for a gathering, in keeping with ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
This comes after the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants both had, or have arrange, a gathering with Wilson. The Tremendous Bowl-winning quarterback was noticed in Newark Worldwide Airport earlier this week earlier than flying to his assembly with the Steelers.
The Raiders make sense as a staff that may be keen on Wilson’s providers, one in every of which being Jimmy Garoppolo’s anticipated launch when the brand new league 12 months begins.
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Garoppolo signed a three-year take care of the staff final offseason following Derek Carr’s launch. However halfway by way of the 12 months, interim head coach Antonio Pierce, who had that tag axed when proprietor Mark Davis named him full-time head coach this offseason, went with rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell as an alternative.
Garoppolo can be suspended two video games to begin this 12 months after violating the league’s performance-enhancing medication coverage.
Whereas Pierce confirmed confidence in O’Connell, maybe the Raiders are in search of a veteran to begin as an alternative this season whereas O’Connell continues growing.
Because of the veteran minimal deal Wilson is predicted to obtain – the Broncos nonetheless should pay him $39 million this season – the Raiders might signal him with out hurting their funds.
Russell Wilson, #3 of the Denver Broncos, warms up previous to an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Discipline at Mile Excessive on December 31, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. (Perry Knotts/Getty Pictures)
However that’s the case for lots of groups this offseason who will speak to Wilson. He desires a beginning position, and it could come right down to who provides extra money, or extra importantly in his eyes since he’s talked about wanting extra Tremendous Bowl rings, who can contend in 2024.
The Raiders proved they’ve an up-and-coming staff, although it nonetheless wants a extra well-rounded roster. On the offensive facet of the ball, they could possibly be shedding Josh Jacobs to free company, and he’s been their driving pressure within the backfield for fairly a while.
Nonetheless, Davante Adams is locked in because the staff’s high receiver with new GM Tom Telesco squashing any rumors that he can be traded. Telesco additionally talked about desirous to attempt to signal Jacobs long-term, so there’s a minimum of hope that he might stay in a Raiders uniform.
As the brand new league 12 months begins, Wilson’s intentions will quickly be found out. However it’s potential that the Raiders can have extra than simply the Steelers and Giants to fret about in the event that they’re critical about onboarding Wilson subsequent 12 months.
Wilson’s Broncos tenure was a catastrophe, as he was benched on the finish of the common season final 12 months amid controversy over his damage assure. The benching got here after a vital win over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs that saved the Broncos within the playoff hunt.
Russell Wilson, #3 of the Denver Broncos, talks with coaches throughout a timeout within the 2nd quarter of the sport in opposition to the New England Patriots at Empower Discipline At Mile Excessive on December 24, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Pictures)
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Wilson went 7-8 final season, which was a lot better than his 4-11 report in his first 12 months in Denver the season prior.
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