Russell Wilson played for the Seattle Seahawks for nine years before being traded to the Denver Broncos in March 2022.
The Broncos signed him to a five-year contract worth $242 million. Wilson expressed his commitment to the team, stating that he wanted to finish his career with them.
However, after almost two seasons with the Broncos, the team made the surprising decision to release Wilson on March 4, 2024.
This decision came after Wilson was benched for the last two games of the 2023 NFL season. The team cited financial flexibility as the reason for cutting the Super Bowl-winning quarterback.
Despite his release, the Denver Broncos still owe Wilson a substantial amount of money. Reports suggest that the team will pay him $85 million over two seasons. This move will result in an NFL record of $85 million in dead money for the Broncos.
It is clear that the release of Russell Wilson by the Denver Broncos marks the end of an era for both the player and the team.
Wilson’s future in the NFL remains uncertain as he looks to find a new team to continue his football career.
