Russell Wilson sends 3-word message as "then and now" photos of veteran QB surfaces ahead of his Year 14 preseason opener vs. Bills

By Bethany Cohen

Published Aug 07, 2025 16:18 GMT

New York Giants Training Camp - Source: Getty — A photo of Russell Wilson when he wasa a rookie has resurfaced (image credit: getty)

Russell Wilson is headed into his 14th season in the NFL. He is set to play for his third team in three seasons, looking to help the New York Giants bounce back after a disappointing 2024 season.

The quarterback reshared a post on Wednesday on his Instagram story that showed his age progression from his first season to present. He added a caption to the "then and now" photo about how much has happened throughout those years to get to where he is.

"Had to walk a whole lot of miles to get here," Wilson wrote.

Wilson showed his growth from his first year of NFL to the current season (image credit: instagram.dangerusswilson)

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Wilson played 11 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024 after starting the campaign on the IL with a calf injury. He threw for 2,482 yards and 16 touchdowns. The Steelers made it to the playoffs but lost to the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round.

Meanwhile, the Giants won just three games last year. It was a turbulent campaign for the team, parting ways with Daniel Jones midseason.

Russell Wilson had special Sunday brunch with sons

Russell Wilson is focused on getting the New York Giants offense ready for the regular season. He took time on Sunday for a special brunch with his sons in New York during the team's off day from training camp.

The 2014 Super Bowl champion shared a selfie in a booth at a restaurant. Wilson was next to his stepson, Future, and younger son, Win, all flashing big smiles.

"Sunday Brunch with my Boyz!" Wilson wrote on Instagram.

Wilson and his wife, Ciara, have been married since 2016, and along with 11-year-old Future, have four children. They have an eight-year-old daughter named Sienna, their son Win just turned five-years-old and their youngest daughter, Amora, is one year old.

About the author

Bethany Cohen is an NFL writer at Sportskeeda, with a rich prior 15-year experience in the sports writing industry, primarily covering the MLB and MiLB. She majored in Communications from the University of South Florida and has previously worked for top companies such as Examiner.com and Legends on Deck.

Bethany owes her NFL allegiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers owing to their long-standing tradition and competitiveness. She is a fan of old stalwarts such as Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and would love to watch them in the 1970s if she manages to get her hand on a time machine. She also acknowledges the greatness of modern icons like T.J. Watt for his desire to continuously improve despite being on top. She admires coaches Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid for their longevity and success.

The ace reporter credits her knowledge and love for the sport to be her biggest reporting strengths. Prior fact-checking is a big component of her process and she always scours through additional sources to ensure complete accuracy in her content.

Super Bowl XLIII, when the Steelers won the the grand prize after Santonio Holmes’ epic catch in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock is etched in Bethany’s memory forever. When she is free of her professional commitments, she likes to attend sports events and music concerts.

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Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez