Russell Wilson defended by his mother after Trevone Boykin podcast story sparks backlash (Image Via Getty)

Russell Wilson found himself at the center of an online debate in early December 2024 after comments from a former teammate gained attention on social media. The remarks questioned how Wilson spends time with his family during holidays, something many fans felt crossed a line.The situation became bigger when Tammy Wilson, Russell Wilson’s mother, publicly defended her son. Her response, shared in the comments section of a viral post, pushed back hard against what she called a false and disrespectful story about her family.

The comments came from Trevone Boykin, a former NFL quarterback who served as Russell Wilson’s backup with the Seattle Seahawks in 2016.Boykin shared his story during a November 2024 episode of the “House of Playmakers” podcast, which streams on YouTube.Around the 54-minute mark, Boykin spoke about spending Thanksgiving 2016 at the Washington-area home of Russell Wilson and Ciara Wilson. He called the gathering “weird” and said Wilson’s family was not present. Boykin added, “If I had Russell Wilson’s money, my whole family would be there. I’d fly everybody out.”Podcast co-host Paul Dawson, a former college linebacker, suggested on air that Russell Wilson might not be close to his family. Boykin agreed and continued speaking about how holidays work in his own family. Clips from the podcast later began circulating on social media in early December.The discussion reached entertainment platform The Shade Room, where Tammy Wilson responded directly in the comments. “I am his mom. It is none of your business,” she wrote. Tammy Wilson explained that part of the family was in Florida for a sports tournament during that holiday. She also said she stayed home because she wanted to fast before the end of the year.Her message did not stop there. Tammy Wilson called the comments “opportunistic” and said she was tired of people tearing her son down. She added that Russell Wilson forgives people but does not allow the same mistake twice. One line stood out to many readers: “And we got our own money,” directly responding to Boykin’s airline remark.Soon after the reaction grew, Trevone Boykin apologized publicly in December 2024, saying he did not mean to disrespect Russell Wilson or his family. Boykin and Wilson built their relationship during Seahawks practices and meetings in 2016, when Wilson helped guide the young quarterback early in his career.Also Read: Philadelphia Eagles Become Latest NFL Punchline As Strange Locker Room Positivity Rabbit Spreads Across Social Media