If Russell Wilson doesn't return to Pittsburgh in 2025, the most likely free agency destination for him seems to be the Las Vegas Raiders. Not only does Vegas desperately need a quarterback, but Pete Carroll was recently hired as the Raiders' new head coach.
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll was noncommittal when asked about the possibility of a Russell Wilson reunion on the AFC West team. "Right
After officially coming to terms with Pete Carroll as the new head coach, Russell Wilson signing with the Raiders looks even more likely.
Wilson helped lead the Seahawks to eight playoff appearances and one Super Bowl win in 2013 and produced the best seasons of his NFL career under Carroll. Making matters more interesting is the fact that Wilson reportedly wanted to join the Raiders last offseason prior to signing with the Steelers.
Over the past few hours, the Raiders ended their searches for a general manager and head coach. Reports have John Spytek signing a five-year deal to become the next GM and Pete Carroll signing a three-year deal to become the next head coach.
Before Pete Carroll can even get settled in with the Raiders, he is already getting asked about signing Russell Wilson.
From the moment we heard that Pete Carroll was coming back to be the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, we wondered if Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson would be heading out west to join him.
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If the Seahawks don't land Russell Wilson in 2025 they can go a number of different directions at the quarterback position.
Las Vegas needs an upgrade to serve as a bridge option at the position over journeyman Gardner Minshew and 2023 fourth-round draft pick Aidan O'Connell.
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