Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson talks to reporters following an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 34-17.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson says he hopes to retire with the Steelers after his first season with the team. Wilson, who was the starter from Week 7 onwards, missed the first six games with a calf injury.

On the Pat McAfee Show, Wilson said that he hopes to return for a long time, but that is not up to him, despite his opinion that Pittsburgh is a ‘special place.’

“Pittsburgh was a special place for me, and I love it there‚” Wilson said. “Hopefully, I can play there a lot longer and finish my career there. It’s a special place because of the guys in the locker room.”

Wilson’s stats look sterling, but his last five games he struggled greatly. The Steelers were hoping to extend Wilson, but it certainly seems that the arrow is now pointing more towards Justin Fields returning and getting the starting spot for the 2025 season than it is shelling out a big contract to a 36-year-old Wilson was rocky down the stretch.

Wilson added that some small talks have started regarding his contract, but that does not guarantee he will return to the team. Many whispers and reports indicate that the team may pivot towards Justin Fields rather than Wilson.