Former Seahawks star Russell Wilson could land as a backup. Will Geno Smith's approval pave the way for "DangerRuss" on his fourth team in four years?
The pro athlete's "goodbye'' dream? Win his final game. In the Super Bowl. And then retire on his own terms, as rich as he is beloved.
But no, not too many of these fellas get to do that.
Case in point?
Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who still intends to play in the NFL in 2026.
Somehow. Some way. Someplace.
Even if it's not as a starter.
After Wilson's failed moves with the Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and then the New York Giants last season, some thought he might not make a roster in 2026.
And that might still be the case.
It appears there is one team out there willing to take a flyer on the Super Bowl champ.
And that's Aaron Glenn's New York Jets.
With Geno Smith the starter and one Glenn thinks can take his team to the promised land, the Jets are in the market for a backup.
And it appears that the Jets don't want a young, developmental quarterback; they want experience.
Maybe.
So Russell Wilson - now 37 and a legend of sorts in Seattle for his Super Bowl success - might have to be a backup? To a journeyman in Geno (who was a bridge QB in Seattle for a minute)? On a bad team?
Should Seahawks fans feel just a little bit sorry for "DangerRuss''?
The Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt posted on X that Wilson was sought out by New York after Geno was made aware of his availability.
“The Jets hosted Russell Wilson for a visit and are considering him as an option to be Geno Smith’s No. 2 quarterback, according to a source,” Rosenblatt posted. “Geno Smith was presented with various options at backup quarterback and he was excited about the prospect of Russell Wilson, per source. Jets and Wilson spoke at some point prior to the draft and scheduled Monday night’s visit then.”
Now, just because Wilson had a visit with the Jets doesn't mean the franchise will sign him, but it isn't a bad bet given that Geno has already given his stamp of approval over a proposed move.
Wilson, who spent 10 years in Seattle and won a Super Bowl, has been on a steady decline in his game since moving to Denver.
After just two seasons at Mile High, Wilson was shipped off to the Steelers, and a 6-5 record in 11 games saw Russell moved on again.
That led him to the Giants and after an 0-3 record, the franchise decided it was best to put Jaxson Dart in at quarterback and the Giants haven't looked back.
Now, Wilson is in line to be on his fourth team in four seasons, this time potentially backing up another former Seahawk in Geno. That is ... if he gets hired to pursue his own different sort of dream.