UPDATE: Russell Wilson is headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he intends to play on a one-year deal worth around $1.21 million. BetColorado.com experts listed the Steelers as the favorite to land Wilson at +250 odds.
Former Denver Broncos free-agent and 12-year veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is on the move.
After the Broncos informed Wilson on March 4 he will be released officially from the club when the new NFL year begins March 13, Wilson has already had a meeting with the New York Giants on Thursday and will be meeting with Pittsburgh sometime on Friday according to several news reports.
Wilson, who spent 10 seasons with Seattle and won a Super Bowl title, completed 297-of-447 passes (66.4% completion) for 3,070 yards (19th in the league) with 26 touchdowns thrown (9th), eight interceptions and a quarterback rating of 50.7 (21st) in 15 games played this season (his second) in the Mile High City.
With the latest movements over the past couple of days and to prepare for Colorado sports betting on the NFL this season, BetColorado.com has put together updated destinations and probable odds on where Wilson could land for the upcoming season. Here are his probable landing spots and next team odds as of March 8:
Russell Wilson Landing Spots Odds 2024
| Team | Percentage Chance | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 28.6% | +250 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 18.2% | +450 |
| New York Giants | 16.7% | +500 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 9.1% | +1000 |
| New England Patriots | 9.1% | +1000 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7.7% | +1200 |
| Washington Commanders | 6.2% | +1500 |
| Other | 4.8% | +2000 |
Odds provided by BetColorado.com and not available on Colorado betting apps.
Steelers Maintain Top Spot For Next Team Odds
Pittsburgh (9-7) has moved from +475 (17.4% chance) to +250 (28.6%) in our latest update and remain the favorite to land Wilson. Despite Wilson’s destination being uncertain, he remains on the BetRivers Colorado most valuable player odds board at +10000.
The Las Vegas Raiders (8-9) moved up one spot, going from +700 (12.5%) to +450 (18.2%) to move into the No. 2 spot. The New York Giants (6-11) are right behind at +500 (16.7%) to round out the top three destinations.
The Falcons (7-9) dropped from second +600 (14.3%) to fourth at +1000 (9.1%), while the Patriots (4-12), one of the leading landing spots for Wilson back in January at +400 (20%) have stayed in the fourth spot going from +700 (12.5%) to +1000 (9.1%). Minnesota (7-9) dropped from No. 5 to No. 6, moving from +1000 (9.1%) to +1200 (7.7%), and Washington (4-12), under new ownership and new coach Dan Quinn, remains seventh at long odds of +1500 (6.2%). Earlier this year, they were third on the list at +600 (14.3%).
Denver has not been to the postseason since winning the Super Bowl in 2015. Bet365 Colorado lists at +10000 to win the Super Bowl, among the bottom six teams in the league. San Francisco is the favorite at +500.
Russell Wilson Landing Spots FAQs
The top landing spots for Russell Wilson in 2024 start with Pittsburgh with odds to play for the Steelers at +250. His next team odds also include the Las Vegas Raiders, who currently sit at +450 to land Wilson's services.
The Broncos informed Wilson on March 4 he will be released officially from the club when the new NFL year begins March 13. Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci are the only other two quarterbacks under contract in Denver.
Releasing Russell Wilson will come at a hefty cost for Denver. The Broncos will be on the hook for $85 million in dead cap once they cut Wilson.
Russell Wilson is 35 years old. He'll turn 36 on November 29th in the middle of his 13th season in the National Football League. Along with Matthew Stafford in L.A., Wilson was one of the oldest starting quarterbacks in the NFL last year.
