NFL quarterback Russell Wilson did not waste a single second letting the world know where he stands after his name surfaced in the Justice Department’s latest release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files. The reaction was swift, blunt, and unmistakable.
“NOPE!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT! Not TODAY satan!” Wilson wrote in response to a since-deleted post suggesting a connection. He followed it up with a clear explanation that left little room for speculation. “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!!!”
NOPE!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Not TODAY satan!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!!! 🙌🏾 https://t.co/ixPptB1X3A
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 2, 2026
That response alone drew praise across social media for its clarity, something many public figures named in Epstein-related documents have conspicuously failed to provide. But the underlying details help explain exactly how Wilson’s name even appeared in the first place.
According to PEOPLE, a January 2019 email from pilot Larry Visosk to Epstein mentioned Wilson as a potential buyer of a Gulfstream G-IV private jet. The email made clear that Wilson was concerned about public optics while negotiating a new contract with the Seattle Seahawks and was exploring ways to delay any purchase announcement. The email also noted that Wilson took photos and video during a flight with his wife, singer Ciara, and speculated he would move forward after his contract was signed.
What matters is what did not happen. Wilson never bought that plane. He never met Epstein. He never spoke with Epstein. And he had no knowledge that any aircraft discussed by third parties had any connection to Epstein at all.
USA TODAY confirmed that Wilson later signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Seahawks, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL at the time. He eventually did purchase a different Gulfstream G-IV, which FAA records show was registered in December 2020 to a Seattle-based LLC. His publicist, Stephanie Jones, confirmed to The Seattle Times that Wilson “never purchased the aircraft, nor was he aware that any aircraft discussed by third parties had any connection to Epstein.”
That distinction is important, especially as some corners of the internet rush to smear anyone whose name appears anywhere near Epstein’s orbit, regardless of context. Former Breitbart reporter Jennifer Lawrence summed it up succinctly, noting that if you are innocent, disproving false implications is straightforward. Wilson did exactly that.
The contrast is telling. While many powerful figures stay silent, hide behind lawyers, or complain about unfair scrutiny, Wilson addressed the issue head-on. No hedging. No vague statements. Just facts.
In an environment where Epstein’s shadow is being weaponized for clicks and political leverage, Wilson’s response stands out as a textbook example of how an innocent person handles baseless insinuations. Say it plainly, explain the facts, and move on.
For Russell Wilson, the story ends where it should have started. No connection, no involvement, no scandal. Just another reminder that not every name in a document belongs in a headline.
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