Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson shared his intentions regarding his future with the organization.
The 36-year-old Wilson and the Steelers suffered a late-season collapse and a tough 28-14 loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens in a Wild Card round game.
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Pittsburgh's five-game losing streak to end the campaign did not deter Wilson's desire to re-sign with the Black and Gold this offseason.
Wilson signed a one-year contract with the Steelers in 2024 and wants to remain with the team
“That's the plan,” Wilson said Monday in the team's locker room.
“I love it here. I think we have something great.” soccer a team.
“I think they know I always wanted to be here and play here, but it's also a process.”
Wilson started the season on the sidelines and missed the first six games of the season with a calf injury.
He was brought in to start in Week 7 and proceeded to win six of his first seven starts.
However, Pittsburgh has lost its last five games this season.
The team failed to score more than 17 points in any of those competitions.
Wilson recorded more than 200 receiving yards just once during that span.
“I thought I played well,” Wilson said when asked. review His performance this season.
“I would have liked to have played a little better. I have a couple of games I wish I had back, to be honest with you.
“The game in Kansas City and the Ravens game, just putting the ball in there.
“Other than that, those two plays in particular, I just competed and gave it everything I could.”
Wilson finished with 2,482 receiving yards with 16 touchdowns, five interceptions and 33 sacks.
The 13-year NFL veteran was asked why he wanted to return to the Steelers, and he mentioned head coach Mike Tomlin in his answer.
“I just love the players. I love the locker room. I love Coach Tomlin,” he said.
“I like who he is, you know. Obviously, this is where I think he can win the most.”
“I think we have a championship-caliber football team. Like I said, things didn't go the way we wanted this year.”
“But I love playing football. I love playing this game.
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“And you know, if it goes this way, I'm excited to do it for the Black and Gold again.”
Tomlin is expected to return for the 2025 campaign.
Since becoming Pittsburgh's coach in 2007, he has won one title Super Bowl He led his teams to a record of .500 or better under each of his coaches Campaigns.
However, he has not won a playoff game since 2016.
