The Giants just handed Russell Wilson a fresh start, but here’s the thing—his last team practically ran from the idea of bringing him back. The Steelers, who were desperate for QB stability, watched him up close, saw the red flags, and said, ‘Nah, we’re good.’ So why did the Giants think they’d get a different result? If Pittsburgh wanted nothing to do with Wilson, maybe New York should’ve taken the hint.

“Wilson is ‘physically done,’” said Mike Florio in his podcast. The Steelers treated him like an outsider. After a good start, the nightmare began as he suffered 5 straight L’s. Getting an average of 13.2 points per game. “By all appearances, they never really wanted him back,” the report added, making it clear that Pittsburgh didn’t even pretend to consider a second date. They could’ve brought him back for money, but nah—they fumbled their Justin Fields plan and still refused to hit up Wilson. Tom Pelissero even said Wilson was “no better and maybe even lower than their third choice.” That’s not just a red flag; that’s the whole circus.

Now, explain to me why the Giants thought this was a good idea. The Steelers and Giants have tight ownership ties, so you’d think someone picked up the phone. And asked, ‘Yo, what went down with Russ?‘ “Was there not a candid conversation about the Steelers’ experience with Wilson in 2025?” Florio asked. And if there was, and Pittsburgh basically said, ‘Don’t do it.’ Then what exactly made Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen think they’d get a different result?

And let’s talk about the locker room drama waiting to happen. If Wilson starts tweaking early, how long before the squad starts looking at Jameis Winston like he’s the answer? Nothing kills a team faster than a QB controversy, and the Giants are fresh off a disastrous season. Wilson’s leadership was already sus in Pittsburgh—why would it magically get better now? There are many questions to be answered. But, only the next season will have all the answers.

The Steelers saw Wilson up close, gave him a shot, and then peaced out without a second thought. Now, the Giants are out here acting like they just found a hidden gem. If Russ flops again, this might go down as one of the most unserious QB moves we’ve seen in a while.

Trying to run it back at MetLife

Russell Wilson wasted zero time gassing up his Giants era. Dude posted a pic of MetLife Stadium with the caption, “Been here before… can’t wait to do it again.” If that sounds familiar, it’s ‘cause this is the same stadium where he absolutely torched the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, leading the Seahawks to a 43-8 beatdown. Now he’s back—just on the other side—trying to channel that same energy. But let’s be real, the vibes aren’t quite the same.

The Giants are clearly in their we need a QB, any QB era after that nasty 3-14 season. So, they didn’t just sign Russ; they also bagged Jameis Winston on a two-year deal. And just to make things even spicier, they’ve got the No. 3 pick in the draft, meaning a rookie QB could be in the mix too. Basically, Wilson isn’t exactly walking into MetLife as the unquestioned QB1—he’s on borrowed time unless he balls out immediately.

Russell Wilson’s Pittsburgh run started hot but ended in a straight-up disaster. With the Steelers ghosting him so hard, they didn’t even pretend to wanting him back. Now, at 36, he’s tryna prove he’s still him. But if he fumbles early, Giants fans (and probably the locker room) are gonna be loud about switching things up. MetLife holds some of Wilson’s best memories. But if he doesn’t deliver, this comeback could turn into a nightmare real quick.