Veteran NFL quarterback and family man Russell Wilson probably doesn’t want to switch teams midway through his 13th NFL season. As a result, he’s reportedly made sure that won’t happen, with ESPN insider Dan Graziano reporting Wednesday that the Steelers’ recently-signed quarterback has a no-trade clause in his contract with Pittsburgh.
The news is significant, not because Wilson is at risk of being a cap casualty (he has a one-year, $1.21 million deal with the Steelers in 2024), but because the Steelers could look to move him for draft capital if Justin Fields ends up winning the starting quarterback job at some point this season.
The report isn’t much of a surprise, though. Wilson had no-trade clauses with both of his former teams, the Seahawks and the Broncos.
However, it’s important to note that the no-trade clause doesn’t ban all potential trades — it just gives Wilson veto power on any deals the Steelers propose. If both sides agree on a roster move, the Steelers could trade Wilson during the season.
