Russell Wilson finds himself in search of a fourth team in as many seasons.
The Super Bowl winner saw his one-year deal with the Giants expire at the end of last season. He started only three games for New York before the team handed the keys to Jaxson Dart.
At age 38, Wilson would likely see a backup role with a new team at a reduced salary. Last year, Wilson made just over $10 million with the Giants.
Russell Wilson Contract: Predicting Wilson’s Free Agency Deal
Teams interested in Wilson are likely interested in him as a veteran presence or backup insurance on injury-prone quarterbacks.
Deals like Case Keenum’s and Geno Smith’s should provide a benchmark. Keenum resigned with the Bears for a $2.75 million APY, while Smith’s deal is a $3.3 million APY.
A higher-end benchmark would look like the contract for Mitch Trubisky or Gardner Minshew. Both earned contracts north of $5 million APY, although both are younger than Wilson.
Measuring against those benchmarks, I would predict a one-year deal around $3.5 million for Wilson.
Russell Wilson Next Team Predictions
Two teams stand out as potential fits for Wilson: Las Vegas and Cincinnati.
Presumably, the Raiders are going to take Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick. Wilson’s experience could prove beneficial to the rookie.
Additionally, the Raiders alluded to the possibility of waiting to start Mendoza. For a few starts, Wilson may prove an inexpensive option capable of running a ground-heavy offense.
Regarding Cincinnati, Wilson offers injury insurance against a fragile Joe Burrow. Currently, the Bengals have Sean Clifford slated to back up Burrow – a third quarterback may prove beneficial.
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