Some separations clearly end up higher than others, and for one longtime NFL quarterback and attainable future Corridor of Famer, his former workforce remains to be near his coronary heart.
And vice versa.
Russell Wilson rose from being a third-round choice out of Wisconsin within the 2012 NFL draft to being by far probably the most profitable quarterback in Seattle Seahawks historical past.
Not solely did he win a Tremendous Bowl, however the star sign caller led the franchise to 9 straight successful seasons and a sterling 104-53-1 file.
Now, the workforce confirmed how a lot it nonetheless respects Wilson by offering him together with his personal retro jersey.
Wilson posted a video on his X account of the particular jersey his former workforce despatched him together with the caption, “Forever Grateful.”
Ceaselessly Grateful. @Seahawks pic.twitter.com/Jdnu2pmN3m
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) July 2, 2024
After all, after a disastrous layover in Denver that noticed solely 11 wins in two seasons, Wilson is the main man as soon as once more.
This time in Pittsburgh, the place he takes the reins of a workforce that reached the playoffs final 12 months and seemingly by no means has a shedding season.
In truth, you’d should go all the best way again to 2003 and that season’s 6-10 mark to seek out the final time the Steelers didn’t at the very least break even.
Now Wilson is main the cost and has a golden alternative to place the Denver debacle behind him without end.
It’s obvious that he nonetheless has legions of followers in Seattle, together with workforce administration, which noticed match to present him his personal retro jersey.
Regardless of the painful separation, it’s heartwarming to see the extent of respect that lives on from either side.
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