Disrespected and Misled: Ex-Steelers QB Blasts Giants, Calls Steelers His True NFL Home

The veteran quarterback who once headlined Super Bowl runs in Seattle and brought leadership to Pittsburgh is now making headlines off the field — not for a touchdown pass, but for his searing comments on the New York Giants’ front office.

Speaking candidly on The Pivot Podcast, Russell Wilson didn’t hold back about his short-lived tenure with the Giants. “They told me I’d be the guy, at least for a year. I moved my family across the country based on a promise they didn’t keep,” Wilson said, referring to his expected starting role — now jeopardized by rookie sensation Jaxson Dart.

According to ESPN, Wilson was frustrated to learn that Dart, the Giants' first-round pick, was receiving the lion’s share of first-team reps at minicamp. “I’ve been through QB competitions before,” Wilson said, “but this wasn’t a competition. This was a setup.”

The Giants had signed Wilson to a one-year deal worth $8.5 million, reportedly assuring him of a clear path to start and mentor Dart through his rookie year. But with Dart’s fast rise and Brian Daboll’s glowing comments about the rookie’s maturity, Wilson has been sidelined emotionally — if not yet officially.

But the most pointed moment of the interview came when Wilson looked back to his time with the Steelers in 2024. “Pittsburgh respected me. That locker room, that culture — it felt like home. I gave everything I had for that city, and they gave it back. That’s something New York hasn’t done.”

Wilson started 11 games for Pittsburgh, tossing 16 touchdowns and helping stabilize an offense amid a turbulent season. His experience in the Steel City clearly left a lasting mark. “You want loyalty in this league? Look at the Steelers. That’s a real franchise,” he said.

As training camp approaches and rumors swirl about Wilson potentially asking for his release, Giants GM Joe Schoen remains silent. Meanwhile, fans in New York are divided — some backing the youth movement with Dart, others questioning how the team handled a respected veteran.

Whether Russell Wilson takes another snap in a Giants jersey remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the wounds are fresh, the message is loud, and Pittsburgh may be calling again.

“I’m not done,” Wilson said. “But if I ever wear black and gold again — that’s where my heart is.”

Stay tuned to ESPN for updates on this unfolding QB drama.