Breaking: QB Russell Wilson to Sign with Pittsburgh Steelers – AFC North Tracker
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Wilson signs with Pittsburgh on March 10. Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos has been informed by his team that he is leaving. In search of a franchise signal-caller, other teams are expressing interest, including Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens’ AFC North rivals.
Wilson reportedly spoke with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for hours during his “great” visit with the Steelers on Friday, according to Josina Anderson.
The two parties came to an amicable agreement on Sunday night for a team-friendly one-year contract, according to Adam Schefter. A reported $38 million of his salary will come from the Broncos.
Wilson joins an AFC North quarterback group that currently includes Deshaun Watson, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson.
According to Adam Schefter on Sunday night, the March 8 Bengals Tag TEE Tee Higgins, a wide receiver out of Clemson, now has more time to work toward a long-term contract after the Cincinnati Bengals tagged him with the franchise tag.
the parties reached an amicable agreement for a one-year contract. A reported $38 million of his salary will come from the Broncos.
Wilson joins an AFC North quarterback group that currently includes Deshaun Watson, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson.
Higgins will play on the tag for a guaranteed $21.8 million in the upcoming season if they are unable to come to an agreement.
“We want him on the roster,” Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin said to Bengals Wire. There was no use in dragging this out once we had the salary cap figures.”
Zac Taylor, the head coach, stated that the group will not allow Higgins to escape.
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We don’t want one of the best receivers in the NFL to simply walk out of the building. Thus, I believe it’s crucial when you get the chance to tag him, keep him in the building, and allow him to play for us for at least one more season,” Taylor stated.
XAVIER WORTHY IMPRESSES DECOSTA MARCH 2 At the NFL Combine on Saturday, Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy established a new record for the 40-yard dash, and Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta was present to see it happen.