The Cleveland Browns will host quarterback Russell Wilson for a visit as free agency officially revs up.
Wilson will connect with the Browns before meeting with the Giants, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“Free-agent QB Russell Wilson is scheduled to fly tonight to Cleveland to visit with the Browns on Thursday, before being scheduled to fly to New York on Thursday night to visit Friday with the Giants,” Schefter reported on X.
Wilson, 36, is an accomplished passer with an extensive resume. He’s a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, has led the league in passer rating and passing touchdowns during his career and won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks.
Wilson spent last season last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He won six of his first seven starts but the Steelers stumbled down the stretch, losing five straight. That included a 28-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card.
Wilson passed for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions over 11 games last season in Pittsburgh.
The Browns recently traded for Kenny Pickett but are still investigating all their options for a veteran “bridge” quarterback. Cleveland also holds the No. 2 overall pick and could draft either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders in that spot.
In 2022, the Browns traded for Deshaun Watson, hoping he could be their franchise quarterback, but it has been a massive disappointment. He’s had his last two seasons shortened by injury, and Watson is expected to miss most of next season recovering from Achilles surgery. He’s 9-10 overall as the starter in Cleveland.
