Sources: Russell Wilson Agrees to Deal with Giants in Free Agency Shake-Up

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Russell Wilson’s Shocking Return: Giants Make Bold Move That Shakes the NFL!

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Russell Wilson is coming back to where he once conquered, and this time, he’s wearing blue. The New York Giants have inked a blockbuster one-year deal with the Super Bowl-winning quarterback worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed, sources confirm.

Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler, had been juggling offers from the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, but in a move that shakes the NFL landscape, he chose to return to MetLife Stadium—the very ground where he lifted the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks. And he made sure the world knew it, posting, “Been here before… can’t wait to do it again.”

But what does this mean for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers? The Giants’ move effectively wipes New York off the table for Rodgers, leaving the door wide open for Pittsburgh to strike a deal with the veteran quarterback. Now, the NFL waits to see if Rodgers takes the bait.

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Adding to the drama, the Giants had just signed Jameis Winston to a two-year, $8 million deal, and they still have Tommy DeVito in their quarterback arsenal. So where does Wilson fit in this QB shuffle? At 36, he’s expected to be the Giants’ starter, but with the No. 3 pick in next month’s draft, New York might still be hunting for their long-term franchise leader. Wilson may have the keys to the city now, but how long before the Giants look for a younger replacement?

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Wilson’s arrival in New York follows a rollercoaster of a year in Pittsburgh, where he started strong but fizzled out as the Steelers crumbled in a five-game losing streak. His stats were decent—16 TDs, five interceptions, a 63.7% completion rate—but the late-season collapse left fans divided on whether he still has the magic that made him a legend in Seattle.

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And let’s not forget his disastrous stint in Denver, where the Broncos handed him a jaw-dropping $242.6 million contract, only to cut him loose two years later, swallowing $85 million in dead money. Now, Wilson is out to rewrite his story in New York, but is this a comeback tale or just another fading star chasing one last shot at glory?

No matter where you stand on Wilson’s return, one thing is clear: the Giants just made the most polarizing move of the offseason. Buckle up, New York—things are about to get DangeRuss.

 

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