QB Wears New Team Colors During Free Agency

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Russell Wilson news picked up again this week after the former Seattle Seahawks quarterback shared a Texas visit with his son, Future, a post that quickly got fans connecting dots because Wilson is still unsigned in 2026 free agency. The actual known detail is the clearest one: the visit was tied to Future’s first official college visit at the University of Texas at Austin, not a reported football meeting for Wilson himself.

That distinction matters. Wilson remains a free agent as of Saturday, March 14, with the NFL’s official free-agency tracker still updating moves around the league and ESPN listing him among the best unsigned players available. So while the Texas colors made for easy rumor fuel, there is no verified report yet that Wilson’s trip to Austin was connected to an NFL team or a looming signing.

Key Points

• Russell Wilson posted from a University of Texas visit with son Future.

• Wilson is still unsigned in 2026 NFL free agency.

• The Texas imagery sparked fan speculation, but no credible report has tied the visit to a signing.

• One outside rumor stream has floated the Chiefs as a possible veteran landing spot.

Russell Wilson News: The QB took a visit to Texas with his son, Future

The social post itself gave this story legs because Wilson and Future were decked out in Texas colors during the Austin stop. That made the timing interesting, since Wilson is one of the more recognizable quarterbacks still available on the market after his 2025 season with the New York Giants.

A few recent articles help explain why the chatter grew. Heavy previously noted Wilson had not signed as free agency opened, while ESPN’s updated rankings still had him on the board entering the weekend. Separately, a Chiefs-related rumor has circulated in recent days, with outside speculation framing Wilson as a possible veteran bridge or backup-type option depending on Kansas City’s quarterback situation.

The big takeaway for Seahawks fans is simple: this is rumor season, and Wilson’s post gave the internet a visual to run with. But at this point, the Texas angle appears to be a family-and-future storyline more than a football one.

Where Did Russell Wilson Go to College?

Wilson’s college path is one reason the Texas stop landed so well online. He played at NC State from 2007 through 2010 before transferring to Wisconsin for the 2011 season, where he became one of college football’s most efficient quarterbacks.

That background gives the current post some natural context. Wilson knows what a major college decision looks like, and that is why the Austin visit with Future reads as meaningful even without any NFL transaction attached to it.

Russell Wilson Kids

Wilson and Ciara have a blended family that includes Future Zahir, plus Sienna, Win and Amora. Wilson has spoken publicly about parenting Future as his own, which is part of why the Texas visit resonated beyond sports gossip.

In other words, this post worked on two levels at once: it fed free-agency curiosity because Wilson is still available, and it also looked like a genuine family milestone as Future starts taking official college visits.

Russell Wilson Chiefs

Of the actual football rumors out there, the Chiefs mention is the one that has traveled the farthest. Heavy previously highlighted Wilson as a theoretical fit in Kansas City, and more recent rumor coverage has repeated that idea from a veteran-depth perspective.

Still, it is important not to oversell it. As of March 14, Wilson remains unsigned, and there has not been an official report confirming Kansas City is closing in on a deal. That makes the Chiefs angle fair to discuss, but not fair to present as imminent.

Wilson is still on the market, and every new public appearance is going to be read through that lens until he signs.

Russell Wilson Stats

Wilson’s recent numbers help explain why his next move is being watched so closely. According to NFL.com, he played six games for the Giants in 2025 and finished with 831 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions and a 77.4 passer rating. In 2024 with Pittsburgh, he threw for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions with a 95.6 rating. His career includes a Super Bowl title and multiple Pro Bowls.

Wilson is no longer being discussed as a locked-in franchise savior, but his résumé still makes him relevant enough that even a college-visit post can trigger team speculation.

Erik Anderson is an award-winning sports journalist covering the NBA, MLB and NFL for Heavy.com. He also focuses on the trading card market. His work has appeared in nationally-recognized outlets including The New York Times, Associated Press , USA Today, and ESPN. More about Erik Anderson