The Raiders have locked down the legendary Pete Carroll as their new head coach and word is that his old QB Russell Wilson could join him.
The Las Vegas Raiders need to find a quarterback now that they have hired Pete Carroll as their new head coach, and a reunion between the 73-year-old and Russell Wilson seems like a legitimate possibility.
With Pete Carroll as the coach, the Raiders could go with an experienced quarterback, and Russell Wilson is an option.
On Friday, the longtime Seattle Seahawks coach reached a deal with the Raiders on a three-year contract, with the option for a fourth year. Now, a reunion with former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is reportedly on the table.
NFL analyst Peter Schrager asked Raiders Nation about Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson possibly reuniting with Pete Carroll.
Wilson and Carroll—of course—spent 10 seasons together with the Seattle Seahawks from 2012 to '21, winning four NFC West titles, two NFC championships and Super Bowl XLVIII. There was reportedly some tension between the two down the stretch, and the QB was eventually traded to the Denver Broncos in 2022.
If the Pittsburgh Steelers commit to Justin Fields, Russell Wilson could reunite with Pete Carroll in Las Vegas.l
This could result in a potential blockbuster move, as the Las Vegas Raiders are eyeing veteran quarterback Russell Wilson following the recent hiring of Pete Carroll as their new h
The next marker to watch will be Carroll’s choice of OC. Wilson’s former coordinator in Seattle, Darrell Bevell, will likely be in the mix.
The Las Vegas Raiders are being linked to Russell Wilson in NFL free agency following the hiring of his former head coach Pete Carroll.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson could head to Las Vegas in 2025 after the Raiders hired Pete Carroll as their new head coach.