Pete Carroll is the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Carroll's arrival in Vegas has many implications and triggers many questions, not the least of which is: could Russell Wilson follow him to the Raiders?
Former Denver Broncos starting quarterback Russell Wilson offered telling comments about his former head coaches, omitting Sean Payton.
Ex-quarterback Russell Wilson will still have a $32 million cap hit for the Broncos in 2025 before moving completely off the books in 2026.
New coach Pete Carroll had a bitter ending with his longtime quarterback, but reuniting in Las Vegas is still a possibility.
Russell Wilson's time in Denver ended after just two seasons. The passer arrived in the Mile High City with much fanfare following an All-Pro stint in
Former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson hits free agency after a polarizing first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wilson and Carroll—of course—spent 10 seasons together with the Seattle Seahawks from 2012 to '21, winning four NFC West titles, two NFC championships and Super Bowl XLVIII. There was reportedly some tension between the two down the stretch, and the QB was eventually traded to the Denver Broncos in 2022.
With the Raiders hiring Pete Carroll as their next head coach, it didn't take long for Russell Wilson to become a rumored target.
The Raiders have locked down the legendary Pete Carroll as their new head coach and word is that his old QB Russell Wilson could join him.
Over the past few hours, the Raiders ended their searches for a general manager and head coach. Reports have John Spytek signing a five-year deal to become the next GM and Pete Carroll signing a three-year deal to become the next head coach.
It sure seems like Russell Wilson is happier outside of Denver, and Broncos head coach Sean Payton might be even happier than Wilson. Wilson played fine with the Pittsburgh Steelers this year, but it ended with the same results as the last 8 years for the team.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was one of the NFL 's best signal-callers during his prime and has still proven to be a serviceable option for teams in need of a bridge at the position.