During the 2024 NFL season with the Steelers, Wilson completed 63.7 percent of his pass attempts for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 11 games. He also picked up 155 yards and two more touchdowns on the ground. Following the meeting between the two parties, NFL insider Ian Rapoport has offered an update on the situation.

In January , Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said his "preference" was to re-sign starting quarterback Russell Wilson or backup Justin Fields for 2025. Therefore, some assumed the Steelers would bring Wilson back after Fields agreed to join the New York Jets in free agency.

The Cleveland Browns haven’t been big players in the free agent market but they have made a few strategic moves. Five days in, however, the biggest need continues to be quarterback despite the surprise trade for Kenny Pickett.