New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson wasted little time responding after his name surfaced in the latest release of the so-called Epstein Files. This document dump has reignited scrutiny around the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his network.
On Sunday, Feb. 1, the ten-time Pro Bowler addressed the matter directly on social media, forcefully denying any connection to Epstein. The reaction followed the Justice Department’s release of millions of pages of Epstein-related records on Friday, Jan. 30, which quickly began circulating online.
Buried within the files were several emails between Epstein and his longtime pilot, Larry Visoski. The messages referenced Wilson during a 2019 discussion involving a Gulfstream G-IV private jet owned by Epstein. While the emails did not accuse Wilson of wrongdoing, the appearance of his name drew swift attention.
Wilson shut down speculation in blunt fashion. “NOPE!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT! Not TODAY satan!” he wrote on X.
He acknowledged that he once discussed a potential aircraft purchase but said it involved “some random plane broker.” He stressed that he had no idea the plane belonged to Epstein.
According to the Justice Department records, Epstein authorized Visoski to show Wilson the jet on Jan. 25, 2019. The emails claim Wilson toured the aircraft with his wife, Ciara, and took photos and videos during the visit.
Two days later, Visoski followed up in another email. “Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks quarterback) is calling Gary non-stop since his viewing yesterday,” he wrote. “He wants your GIV.”
New York Giants’ Russell Wilson Addresses Jeffrey Epstein’s Epstein Files Mention
Visoski also mentioned timing, noting Wilson wanted to finalize a new NFL contract before making any aircraft purchase public. That spring, Wilson signed a four-year, $140 million extension with Seattle, becoming the league’s highest-paid player at the time.
Wilson ultimately purchased a different Gulfstream G-IV. FAA records cited by The Seattle Times show the aircraft was registered in December 2020 under Seattle-based West2East 330 LLC.
Wilson’s publicist, Stephanie Jones, addressed the issue in a statement, saying the Super Bowl champion “never purchased the aircraft, nor was he aware that any aircraft discussed by third parties had any connection to Epstein.”
The clarification arrives during a transitional moment for Wilson. The 37-year-old veteran began last season as the Giants’ starting quarterback before being benched for rookie Jaxson Dart. He is set to become a free agent this offseason.
For now, Wilson’s focus remains clear. He has rejected any association with Epstein and framed the episode as a routine business inquiry that never moved forward. In a moment where silence often fuels speculation, Wilson chose a louder route.
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