Former Steelers QB Russell Wilson interviews for head coach job

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson has interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at North Carolina State, according to a report from Adam Schefter. Wilson, who played three seasons for the Wolfpack during his college career, is considered a prominent candidate for the position alongside fellow alumnus and former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers.

Wilson currently works as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports following a 2024 season with Pittsburgh and a brief stint with the New York Giants. The former Super Bowl champion was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, spending the majority of his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks.