Russell Wilson next group odds: Steelers’ prospects enhance after Broncos whisper originate

After weeks of hypothesis, the Denver Broncos launched Monday that they’ll invent it legit and originate quarterback Russell Wilson when the recent NFL league Three hundred and sixty five days begins March 13.

So where will the once-gigantic quarterback land?

One group expected to be energetic within the feeble quarterback market is the Pittsburgh Steelers, who face uncertainty on the placement after their offense struggled in 2023 with Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph below center. 

The Steelers have furthermore been linked to Justin Fields.

But what cease the chances train now that everyone is conscious of Wilson is easily leaving Denver?

The Steelers are nonetheless the particular-lower betting favorites to land Wilson. Of route, their odds simplest improved after Monday’s records.

After Steelers’ odds of landing Wilson shifted severely from +1400 to -110 in February, they shortened extra to -200 after his departure from Denver grew to develop into particular. The Las Vegas Raiders furthermore saw an mountainous transfer up the oddsboard, as their odds shortened from +600 in February to +275 as of Monday.

Let’s dive into the updated odds at DraftKings Sportsbook: *

Pittsburgh Steelers, -200 (bet $10 to pick out $15 total)

Las Vegas Raiders, +275 (bet $10 to pick out $37.50 total)

Atlanta Falcons, +400 (bet $10 to pick out $50 total)

Unique England Patriots, +750 (bet $10 to pick out $85 total)

Minnesota Vikings, +1000 (bet $10 to pick out $110 total)

Washington Commanders, +2000 (bet $10 to pick out $210 total) 

Tennessee Titans, +3000 (bet $10 to pick out $310 total) 

Unique York Giants, +3000 (bet $10 to pick out $310 total) 

Chicago Bears, +3000 (bet $10 to pick out $410 total)

odds as of 3/4/2024

Russell Wilson to be launched after two seasons with Broncos

Despite nonetheless discovering success within the favored-or-backyard season, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has struggled to search out a replace for Ben Roethlisberger that can elevate his group within the playoffs.

The Steelers were eradicated within the first round in each and each of their closing three playoff appearances and can be searching for to pivot from Pickett, the 2022 No. 20 total settle on.

Per one NFL Insider, “We know that Pittsburgh is going to exit and secure some vogue of quarterback … whether that’s Ryan Tannehill, whether that’s Russell Wilson or whether that’s Justin Fields.”

The Wilson experiment in Denver turned into nothing making an try disappointing, because the 9-time Educated Bowler has struggled to unearth his mature magic in his two years as a Bronco, and the group excellent omitted the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season.

Why Russell Wilson to the Steelers would possibly presumably well work

Denver’s acquisition of Enormous Bowl-a hit head coach Sean Payton turned into intended as a closing-ditch effort to “repair” Wilson. And no subject Wilson putting up better numbers than throughout his inaugural season with the Broncos below mature head coach Nathaniel Hackett, Payton come what would possibly benched Wilson for backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham behind within the season.

On the other hand, Colin Cowherd believes Wilson would possibly presumably well fit with Tomlin and recent offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in Pittsburgh.

“Russell Wilson is refined, he wins, he’s atmosphere friendly, he’s appropriate,” Cowherd talked about on The Herd. “He’s an outlined player. We know what he’s. He isn’t in his high, but he’s not that a long way past it. The Steelers, frankly on offense, would possibly presumably well utilize his dedication, would possibly presumably well utilize his maturity, would possibly presumably well utilize his expertise and would possibly presumably well utilize his accuracy. … He would not turn over the ball that worthy, he can play within a system and cease some ad-libbing furthermore. When Russell went to Denver, he turned into seen as a savior. That just isn’t what he’s right here. Pittsburgh’s a hit with Kenny Pickett. They develop not want a savior.”

Denver now has to address an $85 million needless cap hit over the next two seasons, by a long way the ideal in NFL historical past.

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