Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was selected to his ninth Pro Bowl in his 10 seasons in the NFL this year. Wilson has been one of the NFL's best passers since entering the league in 2012 and competed with rookie phenom Mac Jones in the Pro Bowl skills showdown Thursday.
Wilson was remarkable in the accuracy competition, earning 29 points in one minute. He threw to different areas of the field, both short and long-range.
Russell Wilson's Pro Bowl nod did not come without controversy
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Wilson's spectacular passing caused a buzz on social media. All Jones could do was watch one of the NFL's best do what he does best.
Russell Wilson is one of the defining quarterbacks of his generation. That said, his Pro Bowl nod was labeled questionable by many NFL fans.
Wilson wasn't one of the three quarterbacks initially selected. Wilson replaced Brady because of injury, not due to his retirement announcement.
In the 2021 season, Wilson threw for a career-low 3,113 passing yards. His completion percentage in 2020 was 68.8; it dropped to 34.8 this year.
Wilson injured his right middle finger in Week 5, which forced him to miss four games.
When he returned to the Seahawks, his accuracy was off, and he didn't make the same throws we're accustomed to seeing. Wilson is aware of the criticism he received from fans.
He took to social media Thursday after the skills competition concluded to joke that his finger is still working after having had more time for it to heal.
Russell Wilson's Pro Bowl nod may have been controversial. His inclusion over Dak Prescott, in particular, upset many fans. The Cowboys quarterback ended the season with 4,449 yards and 37 touchdowns.
But there's no question Wilson is one of the most recognizable faces in the NFL.
Where Wilson goes from here is the next question surrounding his career. Wilson was reported to want a fresh start and potentially requested a trade late in the season.
Wilson would be a hot asset in the trade market and give the Seahawks a hefty bounty in return. However, rumors of him being traded have lulled, and it appears likely Wilson may remain with the Seahawks in 2022.
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