Broncos to cut Wilson, take $85M dead money hit
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The Broncos announced Monday that they have informed quarterback Russell Wilson he will be released after the 2024 league year begins March 13 at 4 p.m. ET.

Wilson’s release will end a disappointing chapter for both sides. The Broncos went 11-19 in Wilson’s starts over two seasons and failed to make the playoffs.

The Broncos signed Wilson to a five-year, $242.6 million deal after his arrival and will take an $85 million hit in dead money over the next two seasons because of the release.

  • CthuluVoIP@lemmy.world
    81·
    1 year ago

    It’s just wild that Russ managed to keep completely clean throughout the dispute and left them with no choice but to pay him either way. I think dude has lost the fire he once had for the game as his life off the field has evolved, which is great for him, but if I’m the Broncos front office I’m pissed we got duped by this guy for sure.

    As a Vikings fan, no hate for Denver, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t happy this caused some stress and frustration for Payton. I hope he stubs his toe and it never recovers. Just aches like it’s fresh for the rest of his miserable life.

  • jballs@sh.itjust.works
    5·
    1 year ago

    As a Broncos fan, this doesn’t feel great. We all knew it was coming, so it’s no surprise. Still, I feel like our team has serious problems and Russell Wilson wasn’t the only thing holding us back. Yeah, he’s not playing like a Super Bowl quarterback, but he proved this season that he can win some games.

    I just feel like us eating all the dead money we owe him that we’re going to be broke AND looking for a quarterback again. FML.

  • ME5SENGER_24@lemmy.world
    4·
    1 year ago

    I like Russ, good for him. But as a fantasy player an 11-14 point QB isn’t the dude thats gonna move the needle so idk why the Broncos thought he would.

  • wjrii@lemmy.world
    2·
    1 year ago

    Our team and our fans are bipolar, but at least my Jags aren’t in the market for a washed up QB right now. I guess this could humble Russell and let him see what he truly has left in the tank, but I don’t think so.