Two years ago, the Denver Broncos chose to make a bold move by acquiring superstar quarterback Russell Wilson in a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks, which turned out to be quite the financial commitment for the storied NFL franchise.
Although it was a lot for the Broncos to commit to in order to bring in Wilson, the team thought it was worth it, as the superstar was a massive upgrade at the quarterback position.
Unfortunately, things didn’t work out as planned for Wilson or the Broncos, as the partnership never really worked out and the veteran quarterback seemed to have lost a step or two.
Ultimately, the Broncos failed to make the NFL playoffs in two seasons with Wilson under center, even though they brought in head coach Sean Payton last year, which has resulted in the team and the one-time Super Bowl champion parting ways this week.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Broncos are officially moving on from Wilson, making him a free agent this NFL offseason.
Sources: The #Broncos are moving on from QB Russell Wilson, closing a tough chapter for the team and allowing coach Sean Payton and Wilson to start fresh.
Wilson is available for a team needing a starter. Denver avoids an extra $37M fully guaranteed now. pic.twitter.com/6rBis2Cw1w
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 4, 2024
With Wilson clearly not the same dominant player he once was with the Seahawks, it remains to be seen what his market will be once he is officially a free agent.
Although he did little to prove his worth in Denver, there’s bound to be a few teams showing interest in the veteran, with the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers believed to be the two best fits for the 35-year-old.
With the nine-time Pro Bowler making a ton of money during his time with the Seahawks and Broncos, the veteran may be willing to take considerably less for the right opportunity during the offseason, which bodes well for a team that wants to bring him in.
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