To say the least, Russell Wilson’s NFL journey has been very exciting. From being a $40 million franchise QB in Seattle to sitting on the bench in Denver and then barely seeing the field in Pittsburgh, the second half of his career has been anything but smooth.
Coming into this offseason, Wilson probably wasn’t at the top of many teams’ wish lists. Still, he’s the kind of veteran quarterback who can come off the bench and keep the offense humming if the team suddenly needs a steady hand under center.
And while Wilson may be one of the better options left in the thin QB market, one thing is clear – he won’t be a good fit for Kansas City. At the moment, its next landing spot is still up in the air.
So with the quarterback carousel still spinning, here are five dream landing spots for former Super Bowl champions.
green Bay Packers
As the 2026 NFL offseason begins, the Green Bay Packers have been pretty quiet in terms of transactions. Other than bringing in former Javon Hargrave — who previously played for the Minnesota Vikings — Green Bay hasn’t made any spectacular moves yet. That said, GM Brian Gutekunst still has some boxes to check off before the season starts. One of the biggest? Locking up a reliable QB2 behind franchise quarterback Jordan Love, especially now that Malik Willis is no longer in the picture.
This is where Wilson can come into play.
Honestly, fit means a lot to both parties. Green Bay won’t have to commit to anything long-term — just a one-year veteran deal to stabilize the quarterback room. And Wilson will land with a playoff-caliber organization that values veteran leadership. Wilson’s 2025 campaign with the New York Giants wasn’t exactly a headline-grabbing one, but he still showed highlights. In six games, he threw for 831 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions, completed 58% of his passes, and added 106 rushing yards.
Sure, Wilson may not be the most attractive QB2 option. But if the Packers are looking for a battle-tested veteran who can step up and keep the offense going when needed, he checks that box. At the end of the day, Wilson has a long track record in this league and knows how to win football games. And when it comes to supporting Love, Gutekunst and the Packers could certainly fare worse.
dallas cowboys
Dak Prescott is still firmly locked in as the QB1 for the Dallas Cowboys, but the depth chart behind him is very thin. Right now, Dallas is working with Prescott and Joe Milton III, and most contenders prefer to have a veteran vet waiting in case the starter goes down.
This is where Wilson could enter the conversation.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has made it clear that the team wants to push its chips to the middle of the table and chase a Super Bowl, rather than wait for long-term development. Wilson fits that win-now mentality. If Prescott misses time, Wilson is the kind of veteran who can step in, add offense and keep the playoff train on track. After all, he’s a Super Bowl-winning QB who has plenty of big-game reps.
And like the situation in Green Bay, Wilson probably isn’t making a big deal at this stage of his career. A one-year ‘proven’ deal with a contender would make a lot of sense.
Hunt? Dallas’ cap situation. The Cowboys are already up against the salary cap, which means the front office will have to pull off some serious cap gymnastics to get Wilson to sign the job — even on a short-term deal.
Arizona Cardinals
Kyler Murray is still the clear QB1 for the Arizona Cardinals, but the depth chart behind him has been a bit shaky the past few seasons. Bringing in Wilson would immediately give Arizona a high-end, experienced QB2 who can step up and provide offense should Murray ever miss time. Wilson has over a decade of starting experience and plenty of playoff leverage, which is an insurance policy that most teams would prefer to have sitting on the sidelines.
From a planning standpoint, the Fit isn’t too crazy. Under head coach Jonathan Gannon and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Arizona’s offense relies on mobility, play-action and off-schedule playmaking – all areas where Wilson has traditionally thrived. The Cardinals also have a young roster that is still finding its identity, and that’s where Wilson’s presence could really be beneficial. A veteran QB like him can mentor young offensive players, stabilize the quarterback room, and bring playoff experience to a developing team.
Wilson has also built a reputation for helping younger teammates step up — just ask DK Metcalf, who blossomed during Wilson’s years in Seattle. Veteran quarterbacks often become locker-room tone setters for teams undergoing a rebuild or makeover. And unlike many QB-needy franchises, Arizona actually entered the 2026 offseason with solid cap flexibility after shedding several veteran contracts during their rebuild. That means the Cardinals could realistically make a veteran deal without restructuring half the roster, especially if Wilson is open to a modest one-year contract.
At this point in his career, Wilson may simply be looking for a stable situation where he’ll get a real chance to see the field if needed — and Arizona could quietly offer exactly that.
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Seattle Seahawks
It would be a storybook ending if Wilson ended up back with the Seattle Seahawks — the same place where he spent a decade cooking up and helping lead the franchise to its only Super Bowl title.
A reunion would bring back a quarterback who already knows the expectations of the fanbase, the culture inside the building and the pressure that comes with playing in Seattle. There will be no learning curve – just a familiar face in a familiar locker room. Beyond the inevitable cap-space gymnastics, there’s also an interesting story if this actually happened. Wilson can eventually guide Sam Darnold like he once helped guide DK Metcalf early in his career.
turn? Back in Seattle, Wilson was the franchise QB, and Metcalf was the young rising star. If he returned now, the roles would be reversed – Wilson would likely be the veteran QB2, supporting Darnold while providing the kind of experience that only a Super Bowl-winning quarterback can provide.
Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams’ offense still revolves around Matthew Stafford, who will turn 38 during the 2026 season. With Stafford’s age and injury history, it wouldn’t be shocking if the Rams wanted to add some premium insurance at QB2. This is where Wilson can make a lot of sense.
If Stafford were to miss time, Wilson would immediately become one of the most experienced backup quarterbacks in the league – a veteran who can step in and keep the offense going without everything breaking down.
And make no mistake, the Rams are back in the playoff race. For contenders, having a reliable QB2 could be the difference between staying in the postseason race or seeing the season end after an injury.
Additionally, Wilson will be entering an offense loaded with talent. Throwing to playmakers like Puka Nakua and Cooper Kupp, while sharing the locker room with defensive cornerstone Aaron Donald, is not a bad situation for any quarterback.
Financially, Ram can also make it work. A short-term, one-year veteran deal for Wilson would be manageable under their cap and give Los Angeles top-tier insurance behind Stafford without the long-term money.
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