Russell Wilson is not letting rumors play with his name. Period.
After the Department of Justice released millions of new documents connected to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, social media started buzzing. Some familiar names popped up. One of them was Russell Wilson. Naturally, the internet did what it does best—jumped to conclusions. However, Wilson wasted zero time setting the record straight.
The Super Bowl–winning quarterback took to X on Sunday, Feb. 1, and delivered a message that was loud, clear, and unmistakably Russell.
“NOPE!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT! Not TODAY satan!” he wrote, responding to claims tied to a since-deleted post suggesting a connection. He continued, “Some Random plane broker tried to sell me a plane. I had no idea whose plane and never bought the plane. Never talked nor Never met the man. Thank God !!!”
That statement alone shut a lot down. Still, context matters. And with Epstein’s name involved, clarity is everything.
What Russell Wilson Actually Said About Jeffrey Epstein
Russell Wilson didn’t hedge. He didn’t dodge. And he definitely didn’t issue one of those vague PR statements that leave room for speculation. Instead, he addressed the situation head-on, using his own voice and his own platform.
According to Wilson, the mention of his name came from a January 2019 email involving pilot Larry Visosk. In that email, Visosk told Epstein that Wilson had shown interest in a Gulfstream G-IV private jet. However, Wilson made it clear that the situation never went beyond surface-level conversation with a broker. Importantly, he never knew the jet was connected to Epstein.
The email itself stated: “Here is the dilemma, according to Russell. Russell wants to sign his new contract with the Seattle Seahawks before letting the media and his team know that he is purchasing a plane, he is concerned it will effect [sic] his contract negotiations for some reason??”
It continued: “Russell is asking for a way to lock up the plane until his deal is signed, could be 2 weeks or 2 months or more. He took many photos and video during the flight with his Wife or girlfriend Ciara (she’s a fairly popular singer). I truely [sic] think he will perform after he signs his contract.”
That’s it. No meetings. No relationship. No follow-ups.
And while social media loves to blur lines, the factsdon’t support any personal connection between Wilson and Epstein. Wilson never bought the plane. He never spoke to Epstein. And he never met him.
Moreover, this moment highlights how quickly names can get dragged into narratives without full context. Wilson’s response wasn’t just about protecting his reputation—it was about drawing a firm boundary between rumor and reality. In a media cycle fueled by shock value, that distinction matters.
While Russell Wilson’s situation appears straightforward, the same can’t be said for everyone mentioned in the newly released files. The documents also include email exchanges involving Steve Tisch, co-owner of Wilson’s current team, the New York Giants.
In emails from 2013, Epstein provided Tisch with updates about scouting women. One exchange raised eyebrows almost immediately.
“I can invite the [Russian] … to meet if you like,” Epstein wrote in May 2013. Just one minute later, Tisch responded, “Is she fun?”
That exchange alone sparked heavy criticism. Soon after, the Giants released a statement on Tisch’s behalf, attempting to clarify the nature of the association.
The statement read: “We had a brief association where we exchanged emails about adult women, and in addition, we discussed movies, philanthropy, and investments. I did not take him up on any of his invitations and never went to his island. As we all know now, he was a terrible person and someone I deeply regret associating with.”