Fresh off a season-ending loss to end a miserable five-game losing streak, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is already looking to the future. Speaking to reporters after the game, Wilson expressed his hope and desire to return to the team after enjoying his first year with the franchise.

“For me personally, it was one of the best years of being a Pittsburgh Steeler,” he said via the team’s website after the Baltimore Ravens’ 28-14 loss. “Of course I hope I’m here, and everything else too. I trust God and whatever that is. It’s a very special place and I know God put me here for a reason. He gave me so much joy, being here and just being with the guys that were there. I love black and gold and exactly what it means to me.”

Russell Wilson signed a one-year minimum contract in the offseason and took over as the Steelers’ starting quarterback in Week 7 after suffering a calf injury. At first he shined, taking the Steelers’ offense to new levels with wins over the New York Giants and New York Jets. Outside of the bye, he secured key wins against the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens in their first meeting in Week 11.

But he and the Steelers couldn’t keep up as the offense faltered toward the end of the year. In the last five games, all losses, Pittsburgh has been held at or below 17 points in five straight games, including tonight’s loss. Wilson became more prone to turnovers and more prone to sacks, and while his numbers seemed solid against Baltimore, 270 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions, he still had trouble reading the field, working out concepts and making critical plays early and late make.

“Man, the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, it’s been such a blessing to be here,” Wilson said. “The people we have, the organization is really first class. And of course we love this city and what it means, not only to me, Ciara and our family, but also to the National Football League. It’s a special place with special people and we have a special coach in Coach Tomlin.”

Pittsburgh will enter another offseason with uncertainty over its quarterback. All three on their depth chart, Justin Fields, Kyle Allen and Wilson, are pending free agents. After acquiring all three cheaply this offseason, Pittsburgh may have to spend money to keep Fields or Wilson, although it’s difficult to pinpoint specific price tags and structures.

Wilson and Tomlin appear to have a strong relationship, a bond that helped Wilson choose Pittsburgh over potential suitors. His desire to remain a Steeler is clear, but it will be crucial whether or not that feeling is shared by the team’s decision-makers, including GM Omar Khan. It’s the top storyline of the offseason ahead of free agency, which begins in March. If not Wilson, the outside quarterback options appear to be weak with veteran free agents and the draft.