Russell Wilson Responds to Viral Epstein Jet Rumor: “Absolutely Not!”
Russell Wilson found himself in the middle of a social media firestorm Sunday - and wasted no time shutting it down.
The Giants quarterback and 10-time Pro Bowler took to X (formerly Twitter) to deny a viral post that falsely claimed he was named in the recently released Epstein files. The post alleged that Wilson had attempted to purchase Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet back in 2019, and that he tried to keep the deal quiet to avoid impacting his contract negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks.
Wilson’s response was swift and emphatic.
“NOPE!!! ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Not TODAY satan! Some random plane broker tried to sell me a plane,” Wilson wrote.
“I had no idea whose plane and never bought the plane. Never talked nor never met the man.
Thank God!!!”
The original post - which has since been deleted but was preserved by another user - claimed Wilson was involved in a deal to acquire Epstein’s Gulfstream IV (GIV) aircraft. According to records released by the Department of Justice, there was in fact a 2019 email exchange between Epstein and his longtime pilot, Larry Visoski, discussing a potential sale of the plane to Wilson.
In those emails, Visoski describes Wilson as eager to buy the jet, but wanting to delay any public announcement until after signing a new contract with the Seahawks. To make the deal work, Visoski floated a plan that would have Wilson cover the costs of avionics upgrades and monthly engine program fees - non-refundable expenses totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars - in exchange for a 60-day exclusive window to buy the plane at a $3.2 million price tag.
Epstein, in response, proposed a simpler deal: a $500,000 non-refundable option to purchase the plane for $2.7 million within 90 days.
The files do not confirm whether Wilson ever finalized the purchase.
The documents in question are part of a massive DOJ release - over 3 million pages of investigative records - mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act signed into law in late 2025. The release includes thousands of videos, over 180,000 images, and communications involving numerous high-profile individuals.
Among those named was Giants co-owner Steve Tisch. Emails from 2013 show Tisch communicating with Epstein about arranging encounters with women. There is no indication that any of the women were underage.
Tisch issued a statement through a Giants spokesman, distancing himself from Epstein:
“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.”
The off-field headlines come during a tough stretch for Wilson on it.
Now 36, Wilson signed a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the Giants ahead of the 2025 season - a move that, in hindsight, hasn’t panned out. He started the year as QB1 but stumbled out of the gate with an 0-3 record before being replaced by rookie Jaxson Dart.
Statistically, it’s been a far cry from Wilson’s prime. Through limited action this season, he’s completed just 58% of his passes - the lowest mark of his career - going 69-for-119 with three touchdowns and three interceptions.
For now, Wilson remains focused on football and clearing his name. While the Epstein files continue to generate headlines across the sports and entertainment world, Wilson’s message is clear: he wants no part of it.