EXCLUSIVE: Russell Wilson asks Mahomes for a ‘thank you’: Claims he helped shape Chiefs’ QB’s career

newest quarterback, Russell Wilson, is not one to shy away from his achievements or his impact on the NFL. As he graces the cover of ESSENCE magazine, being hailed as their “Sexiest Man of the Moment,” Wilson delves into his football career, faith, and entrepreneurial endeavors in an exclusive interview.

Reflecting on his journey, Wilson, who recently joined the Steelers after his stint with the Denver Broncos, asserts his pivotal role in paving the way for African-American quarterbacks in the league. “For me to be able to go to back-to-back Super Bowls, and win one of them, I think opened up a lot of doors,” Wilson remarks in his conversation with Essence. He acknowledges the emergence of talents like Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, and C.J. Stroud as indicative of a new era in football, one marked by diversity and excellence.