Denver Broncos, Russell Wilson officially part ways
The Denver Broncos have made the release of quarterback Russell Wilson official
The Denver Broncos have made the release of quarterback Russell Wilson official.
The Broncos will get $85 million in dead money, doubling the previous league record of $40.5 million that the Atlanta Falcons had claimed after trading former MVP Matt Ryan.
Denver still owes Wilson $39 million in salary before his departure, but avoids guaranteeing $37 million in salary with the veteran’s move.
The Broncos acquired Wilson in 2022 from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback Drew Lock, defensive tackle Shelby Harris and tight end Noah Fant. In August, he signed a five-year, $245 million contract extension with the club.