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The past months have been troubling for Russell Wilson in terms of his relationship with the Denver Broncos. After a contract dispute and a mid-season benching, the quarterback was finally released from the team on Monday. Now, all the talks surrounding the former Super Bowl champion revolve around his potential next move. The topic was […]

The Broncos must be feeling pretty low today on the news that, in deciding to cut Russell Wilson, they’re suffering an $85 million dead cap hit for 2024, the largest such deficit in all of NFL history. But cheer up, Denver, for there’s an industry where even worse contract debacles have caused even huger financial […]

Despite eating an NFL record $85 million in dead cap space, the Denver Broncos still decided to release quarterback Russell Wilson. With the Broncos taking such a hit, Wilson could sign with any team in the league on the veteran minimum. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the favorites (-150 to land the outgoing Broncos quarterback, via […]

Ciara, the wife of NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, showed unwavering support for her husband following the news of his departure from the Denver Broncos, per Billboard. After Wilson expressed gratitude to “Broncos Country” for their support over the past two years, Ciara took to Instagram to share her heartfelt message. In Wilson’s Instagram post on […]

The Denver Broncos are planning on releasing quarterback Russell Wilson when the new league year begins, and he will have to find a new team. There has been some discussion regarding whether or not Russell Wilson would take the veteran’s minimum, and indications are that he very well could be willing to do so. “It […]

It is safe to say that the Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson era is a colossal failure. A couple of years after giving up so much to the Seattle Seahawks in order to acquire the Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Denver is now expected to release Wilson. The looming move will also break the record for the biggest […]

What had long been rumored going back towards the end of the NFL regular season, the Denver Broncos have announced they will cut quarterback Russell Wilson at the start of the new season, beginning March 13. Wilson only donned the Broncos’ navy and orange colors for two seasons. Entering a new era in Broncos football […]

The Denver Broncos have made it official and moved on from veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. He is now set to become a free agent, and his market will be interesting to keep an eye on as free agency develops. After the news came, Wilson posted a lengthy statement on X about his release: “Broncos Country, […]

The inevitable has happened. Quarterback Russell Wilson is being released by the Denver Broncos, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. A split was essentially guaranteed after a tense and bizarre end to last season, which saw the Super Bowl 48 champion get benched. “We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release […]

What should the Pittsburgh Steelers do at quarterback for the next season? Last season left more questions than answers about their quarterback situation. Kenny Pickett failed to show any significant growth, but one could argue that he was held back by the playcalling of Matt Canada. The debate has split the Pittsburgh fanbase as they […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seemingly been linked to every potentially available quarterback on the market this offseason, with Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins, and Russell Wilson all rumored to hold the team’s interest. On Thursday, Steelers GM Omar Khan was asked directly about the rumors, per Mike DeFabo of The Athletic: Steelers GM Omar Khan was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in desperate need of a change at the quarterback position as Kenny Pickett has failed to live up to expectations. They also released Mitch Trubisky, so there are a lot of rumors regarding the Steelers. One name has popped up recently with Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson favored to go to […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has been on the receiving end of plenty of criticism over the past few seasons. Wilson was traded to the Broncos ahead of the 2022 season. Before even playing a down in an orange and blue uniform, Wilson signed a massive 5-year, $245 million contract extension. In just two seasons […]

The Denver Broncos have a major Russell Wilson problem on their hands. Tying the fate of the franchise’s future to the aging star quarterback has been one of the most disastrous decisions in the history of team-building, especially in football. Now, it looks like there’s no way out. General manager George Paton is in one […]

The Denver Broncos have a decision looming when it comes to quarterback Russell Wilson, and head coach Sean Payton gave a timeline while speaking at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, saying that the decision will come in the next two weeks, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The Broncos benched Russell Wilson late in […]

For a decade in Seattle, Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson came together to make up one of the most successful quarterback/head coach combinations in the NFL. In ten years, Carroll and Wilson won over 65 percent of their regular season games, led the Seahawks to nine winning seasons, four division titles, and one Super Bowl […]

Just when we thought the Russell Wilson and Denver Broncos drama couldn’t get any more confusing, another layer gets added. Recently, Wilson made an appearance on Brandon Marshall’s “I Am Athlete” podcast. During the 84-minute interview, Marshall grilled Wilson about his uncertain future in the NFL. There have been multiple rumors circulating that the Broncos […]

The current talk surrounding Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos revolves around the quarterback’s expected release from the team this offseason. With all the drama surrounding Wilson’s benching and contract issues, many predict that the 35-year-old will be suiting up for a different franchise this year. Still, regardless of the situation, the quarterback himself continues […]

Russell Wilson enjoyed 10 years of success during the first decade of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Perhaps the last year in Seattle was a bit of an issue, but he made his reputation as a tough leader who could make big plays during his time in the Pacific Northwest. “Over the next 5 […]

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III has one team in mind that he thinks will be a perfect fit for Russell Wilson. However, he knows very well that it’s unlikely to happen. On Friday, RGIII shared his belief that the New England Patriots could very well be the best landing spot for Wilson ahead of […]

Russell Wilson’s tenure with the Denver Broncos has been rather tumultuous. In 2022, Wilson signed a massive five-year contract extension worth $245 million. Even wilder, the extension was signed before Wilson even played a down for the team. Here we are two seasons into his tenure with the Broncos, and he’s played nowhere near as […]

Could Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson be headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers? If we’re to believe Chad Ochocinco, the answer is yes. On the latest edition of the Nightcap Podcast, the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver told Shannon Sharpe that he has heard that Wilson is destined to become the next Steelers quarterback: “A little […]

NBA All-Star weekend was eventful for Stephen Curry. He started it off blazing with a shootout against Sabrina Ionescu. Then, the Golden State Warriors legend made his record 10th appearance in Sunday’s game. Before he started firing on all cylinders for the Western Conference All-Stars, he had coaching duties to fulfill with Russell Wilson’s stepson. […]

After a long stint with the Seattle Seahawks and a much shorter one with the Denver Broncos, it appears that Russell Wilson could be headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will Russell Wilson be a Steeler next season? (Odds via @DKSportsbook) pic.twitter.com/SkiHLdDGlh — NBC Sports Bet (@NBCSportsBet) February 17, 2024 At the end of the season, […]

Russell Wilson’s tenure with the Denver Broncos has not gone according to plan. Wilson has had many ups and downs in Denver, with the Broncos severely underachieving based on expectations after their trade with the Seattle Seahawks. With speculation surrounding Wilson’s future, the quarterback recently began accepting offers for the mansion he owns in Cherry […]

In the NFL, there’s never a shortage of storylines. It feels like as soon as the season ends, there’s always another story to tell, whether it’s about free agency in March, the combine from late February to early March, or the upcoming draft in April. That’s all a part of the 2024 NFL offseason. That […]

The Denver Broncos have a long offseason to settle their quarterback situation. Russell Wilson does not look like the most suitable option for Sean Payton’s system as of late but some things could still be arranged. Nonetheless, the organization could still hunt for someone to replace the aging star in the long run. One ideal […]

Jayson Tatum had himself quite a Tuesday night. Scoring 41 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, the five-time NBA All-Star led the Boston Celtics to a 118-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Additionally, he also performed a kind gesture for a well-known football player on the sidelines. Watching courtside at the Barclays Center was NFL quarterback […]

The Denver Broncos endured another miserable campaign in 2023, and with Russell Wilson having gotten benched for the final two games of the season, it seems like his time with the team is over. However, it turns out that the Broncos may not have fully closed the door on finding some sort of resolution when […]

Expectations were high for Russell Wilson when the Denver Broncos pulled off a blockbuster trade to bring him in the Mile High City back in 2022. Not only did the Broncos trade a few assets for Wilson, they also promptly signed him to a huge five-year, $245 million contract extension. Alas, two seasons later, and […]

Russell Wilson may have been benched late in the season as quarterback of the Denver Broncos, but that doesn’t seem to have put a damper on his personal life — he’s been busy posting about his beautiful newborn, in addition to his three older kids and wife Ciara on social media. Ciara took to her […]

While the Las Vegas Raiders have their head coach in Antonio Pierce, there are still question marks surrounding the quarterback position. One option for the Raiders would be to take a page out of the Denver Broncos’ playbook. Las Vegas has been named a potential destination for Russell Wilson, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The […]

The Denver Broncos ended their 2023 season with an 8-9 record and secured their seventh straight losing season. The Broncos’ season was sometimes tumultuous, including drama between quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Sean Payton. Many rumors swirled during the season, especially after Wilson was benched after Week 16. There were reports that the Broncos […]

Pete Carroll is out as the Seattle Seahawks head coach, but may end up remaining with the organization. Regardless of what the future holds for Carroll in the NFL, he will always be remembered for everything he accomplished while leading Seattle. Former Seahawks and current Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson reacted to the Carroll news […]

The NFL offseason is here for the teams not in the playoffs, and questions remain all throughout the league. The Denver Broncos are likely set to move on from Russell Wilson after benching him at the end of the season. So, where does he end up if he leaves Denver? The latest odds have the […]

The Denver Broncos had a roller-coaster 2023-24 NFL season. Denver started the year 1-5 but rallied to finish the season at 8-9. Veteran QB Russell Wilson was benched mid-season after a cold stretch, but he could return to the Broncos roster. Head coach Sean Payton discussed Wilson’s prospects on Tuesday. Sean Payton gave Broncos reporters […]

The Denver Broncos sat quarterback Russell Wilson down for the last two games of the season amid news breaking that the franchise tried to strong-arm the signal-caller into renegotiating his contract to take out injury guarantees in October. These moves seemed to signal the end of the Wilson era in Denver, but now general manager […]

Amidst the ongoing speculation surrounding Russell Wilson’s future with the Denver Broncos, former NFL player and “Nightcap” co-host Chad Johnson has voiced his opinion on the matter. Johnson believes that Wilson would be an ideal fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers. During a recent episode of “Nightcap” with Shannon Sharpe, Johnson outlined his reasons why the […]

Russell Wilson’s time with the Denver Broncos is likely over, but when he hits free agency for the first time in his 12-year NFL career, there won’t be a shortage of teams that will be interested in him. Russell Wilson’s ugly Broncos situation Wilson has been benched by the Broncos in Week 17 and for […]