Pittsburgh Steelers lost in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL to the Kansas CIty Chiefs with a poor performance by Russell Wilson, and a teammate of the veteran quarterback didn't pass up the opportunity to praise rival Patrick Mahomes.

The proposed deal would make sense for both sides. A three-year, $100 million extension would give Wilson the security he’s earned while allowing the Steelers flexibility in building their roster. But has Wilson’s performance demonstrated he’s more than a stopgap solution?