A notable NFL insider added more fuel to recent rumors Russell Wilson could pass on a return to the Pittsburgh

With the glaring need at quarterback in Las Vegas, the immediate dot-connecting when the Raiders hired Pete Carroll suggested his former Seahawks signal-caller Russell Wilson could follow.

Wilson helped lead the Seahawks to eight playoff appearances and one Super Bowl win in 2013 and produced the best seasons of his NFL career under Carroll. Making matters more interesting is the fact that Wilson reportedly wanted to join the Raiders last offseason prior to signing with the Steelers.

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll was noncommittal when asked about the possibility of a Russell Wilson reunion on the AFC West team. "Right

Before Pete Carroll can even get settled in with the Raiders, he is already getting asked about signing Russell Wilson.

Over the past few hours, the Raiders ended their searches for a general manager and head coach. Reports have John Spytek signing a five-year deal to become the next GM and Pete Carroll signing a three-year deal to become the next head coach.

Pete Carroll could add a former Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks to his staff in Las Vegas Raiders, which would be a smart move if he aims to entice Russell Wilson to join the team for the 2025 NFL season.

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Not long after Pete Carroll was named the Las Vegas Raiders new head coach, many began linking the Raiders to Pittsburgh Steelers quarternack Russell Wilson, who is set to become a free agent in the coming months. That gained some steam when The Athletic’s NFL insider Jeff Howe, who said there’s some truth to those beliefs.

Soon-to-be free agent quarterback Russell Wilson has indicated that his first choice this offseason is to re-sign with the Steelers.

The Las Vegas Raiders are being linked to Russell Wilson in NFL free agency following the hiring of his former head coach Pete Carroll.