Russell Wilson isn’t done just yet. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was named to his 10th career Pro Bowl, replacing Buffalo Bills superstar Josh Allen, who opted out of the event.
Wilson took over as the Steelers’ starter in Week 7 and finished the season completing 63.7% of his passes for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He also contributed 155 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. His latest Pro Bowl nod ties him for the fifth-most appearances by a quarterback in NFL history.
Russell Wilson Celebrates Latest Career Milestone on Social Media
Wilson wasted no time reacting to the news, sharing his excitement on Instagram with a simple yet powerful six-word message: “God is Good!!! 10th Pro Bowl.”
His wife, Ciara, joined in the celebration, reposting the announcement with black and yellow heart emojis to show her support. Wilson will now join Steelers teammates Chris Boswell, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Cameron Heyward, and T.J. Watt as Pittsburgh’s representatives at the Pro Bowl Games, though Watt won’t participate due to injury.
Wilson’s Pro Bowl selection comes after a season filled with ups and downs. While he managed to stabilize the Steelers’ offense in the middle of the season, his performance in high-pressure situations remained inconsistent.
He ranked 17th in PFN’s QB+ metric and finished outside the top 20 in several key passing categories. While he didn’t cost the Steelers their playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens, he failed to deliver when it mattered most, finishing with a 40% third-down conversion rate and 0.10 EPA per dropback.
Now, all eyes turn to Wilson’s future. The veteran quarterback is set to hit free agency, and while he’s expressed a desire to stay in Pittsburgh, there’s no guarantee the Steelers will bring him back.
Wilson admitted that early contract talks have started, but the team has options to consider, including Justin Fields, who is also set to test free agency.
If Pittsburgh opts to move on, potential landing spots for Wilson include the Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders (who just hired Pete Carroll), or either of the New York teams.
At 36, Wilson remains confident in his ability to lead a team. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” he called Pittsburgh “a special place” and praised head coach Mike Tomlin and his veteran teammates. “I’ve got so much more in me,” Wilson said. “My goal is to be with the Steelers for a long time, hopefully finish my career there.”
Whether Pittsburgh shares that vision remains to be seen, but for now, Wilson is celebrating yet another career milestone.