According to a report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Steelers are tentatively planning to meet with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson before the start of the 2024 NFL free agency. This comes as a surprise, as previous reports had indicated that the team had little interest in pursuing a high-profile replacement for current starting quarterback Kenny Pickett.

It is said that Wilson, who was recently released from the Denver Broncos, is interested in joining the Steelers. Contrary to earlier reports, Pittsburgh is apparently also interested in signing the former Super Bowl champion. The Steelers' management had previously promised to bring in some competition for Pickett, their 2022 first-round draft pick. However, coach Mike Tomlin has been supportive of Pickett, signaling that he would receive another chance to prove himself as the team's starter.

Earlier reports this offseason had suggested that the Steelers would not bring in a quarterback who would automatically be the team's undisputed starter. Names like Minnesota Vikings free agent Kirk Cousins and Chicago Bears trade candidate Justin Fields were ruled out. However, the potential addition of Wilson, despite his rocky stint in Denver, could bring a new dynamic to the Steelers' quarterback situation.

Wilson, who is 35 years old, spent two years with the Broncos and had a tumultuous tenure, finishing with a record of 11-19 before being demoted in the 2023 season. Prior to his time in Denver, Wilson spent 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks, where he established himself as one of the NFL's most productive dual-threat quarterbacks and helped guide the team to two Super Bowl appearances.

One factor that could work in favor of the Steelers' pursuit of Wilson is his likely availability at a reduced price. Due to receive a significant amount of money from the Broncos as part of his 2022 extension, Wilson may be willing to sign with a new team at a reduced rate in order to generate more interest from teams around the league.

As the Pittsburgh Steelers consider the prospect of adding Russell Wilson to their quarterback roster, the offseason is shaping up to be an intriguing one for fans and analysts alike. The outcome of the potential meeting between the two parties remains to be seen, but it is clear that the Steelers are exploring all possibilities to strengthen their quarterback options ahead of the upcoming NFL season.