Star quarterback Russell Wilson could be staying in New York following the latest development in his NFL limbo.
The 37-year-old’s future in the league has been cast in uncertainty after he left the New York Giants following just one ill-fated year.
However, he may not have to move from the Big Apple after he visited with the New York Jets on Monday, according to The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt.
The Jets currently have Geno Smith as their starting quarterback but are believed to be in the market for a veteran backup.
New York’s quarterback room also comprises of Bailey Zappe, Brady Cook and Cade Klubnik, whom the team drafted in the fourth round on Saturday.
Wilson and Smith have history together, having played together with the Seattle Seahawks in 2020 and 2021.
Russell Wilson reportedly visited with the New York Jets amid free agency this week
The veteran quarterback, pictured with wife Ciara, played last season with the Giants
General manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn reportedly discussed potential backup options with Smith, who is said to have spoken fondly of his time with Wilson in Seattle.
The Jets front office reportedly opened dialogue with Wilson but both parties decided to wait until the NFL Draft last week before arranging a visit.
Wilson also previously crossed paths with Mougey while they were both with the Denver Broncos in 2022 to 2023. Mougey was the Broncos’ assistant general manager, while Wilson was the starting quarterback.
Despite reported interest from both parties, no signing is believed to be imminent.
Wilson, who is married to RnB hitmaker Ciara, lives in New Jersey following his stint with the Giants, making it easy for him to make the trip to Florham Park.
He began last season as the starter but the team drafted Jaxson Dart in the first round and fans were pretty quickly demanding the rookie became their starter after a rocky start.
They got their wish in Week 4 after a 0-3 start and, later in the campaign, Wilson was overlooked for Jameis Winston when Dart entered concussion protocol.
He appeared briefly in three more games, completing a total of 69 of 119 passes for 831 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions during his year with the Giants.
Wilson’s time with the Giants came to an end when his one-year deal expired earlier this year.
