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Giants QB1 Announces Retirement Amid Profanity-Laced Locker Room After Disastrous Loss to Chiefs, per Source

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East Rutherford, NJ — The locker-room door clicked shut, but the echo of a brutal night refused to fade. Sighs, slammed lockers, muttered expletives—frustration hung in the air like fog. In the middle of it, Russell Wilson, quarterback of the New York Giants, took a step forward, met the eyes of his teammates, and said what no one expected: he was retiring.
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The loss to the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t just dent the scoreboard; it hit the locker room’s belief system—already frayed by injuries, off-target throws, and self-inflicted mistakes. There was no theatrics and no shouting. Just Wilson’s steady voice, catching now and then, as if he’d rehearsed the words on the quiet walk from the field to the tunnel.

The painful loss to the Chiefs made me realize the harshness of time. Thank you, football, for giving me everything. I gave it my all, but now it’s time to turn the page to the next chapter of my life.

Outside, the media churned and the fan base roiled. Some would call it a sad ending. Inside, it felt like something else—an honest acknowledgment of limits and a choice to face reality so that both the player and the team could move forward. The front office is expected to work with Wilson’s representatives in the coming days to complete the formalities while the coaching staff recalibrates the depth chart for the stretch ahead.

For the Giants, the vacancy is bigger than a line on the depth chart. It’s the absence of a voice that set the locker room’s rhythm. But on this night, as one man left on calm terms, a new standard was set: either turn failure into discipline and improvement, or be consumed by it. The Giants have to choose the former—starting with the next practice, the next snap, the next small decision they used to gloss over.

And for Russell Wilson, a new path opened in the rare quiet of MetLife after hours. No fireworks, no podium. Just a man walking off the field with gratitude for the game that made him—and a locker room, noisy as it is, learning to hold its breath long enough to hear a goodbye.

 

Steelers Add Two Former Packers Fan Favorites to Practice Squad To Strengthen Defense Ahead Of Browns Game
  PITTSBURGH – On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed two linebackers formerly with the Green Bay Packers for a workout session. The players invited were Michael Barrett and Isaiah Simmons, as the team looks to bolster its defensive unit ahead of upcoming games. Isaiah Simmons, selected as the 8th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson, has appeared in 84 games. He has recorded 329 tackles (226 solo, 103 assisted), 8.5 sacks (74 yards), 5 interceptions (127 yards), 2 interception touchdowns, 9 forced fumbles, and 3 fumble recoveries. Simmons, who briefly signed with the Packers in 2025 but didn’t make the final roster, is known for his versatility and impressive speed. Michael Barrett, a 7th-round pick (240th overall) by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan, has limited NFL experience. He has appeared in a few games on practice squads with teams like the Packers and Browns but has yet to record significant stats (0 tackles, sacks, or interceptions). At Michigan, Barrett had a standout final college season with 65 tackles, 3 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. Alex Highsmith, a key linebacker for the Steelers, suffered a high ankle sprain during the team’s Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on September 14, 2025. The injury sidelined him for Weeks 3 and 4, with an estimated recovery time of 4-6 weeks. While Highsmith was not placed on injured reserve to maintain roster flexibility, he is still recovering post-bye week and expected to return soon. However, the Steelers are seeking temporary replacements for the edge rusher position. The workouts with Barrett and Simmons reflect head coach Mike Tomlin’s cautious approach to adding depth to the defense, especially after releasing Ja’Whaun Bentley and losing Jon Rhattigan to the Raiders. Simmons, with his experience and athleticism, could be an ideal short-term option to support T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig. The Steelers have not yet announced any contract decisions regarding the two linebackers. SOURCE: https://x.com/FarabaughFB/status/1976031373946388722