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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 […]

There have been a lot of twists and turns in the Denver Broncos’ system in the past few weeks. Russell Wilson might leave after coach Sean Payton’s tough decision to bench him. Jarrett Stidham was the first option for the squad at the quarterback position. Now it looks like the veteran offensive engine is getting […]

The NFL released the rosters for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games Wednesday night and the Denver Broncos had three players earn Pro Bowl honors, all of them as starters. Justin Simmons, Patrick Surtain II and return man Marvin Mims Jr. will represent the Broncos at the games, but there was one more Denver player who […]

The 2023 Las Vegas Raiders were a classic case of too little, too late. After a 3-5 start to the season that culminated with the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels after a disastrous Monday Night loss to the Detroit Lions, the Raiders have stabilized and found an identity under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. […]

A contract conundrum faces the Denver Broncos. Sean Payton and Russell Wilson’s relationship has gone from shouting on the sidelines to the possibility of getting cut by the end of this season. The whole world of football has just been observing how this situation has been unraveling. New York Jets quarterback and former NFL MVP […]

The 2023 NFL season has been a rollercoaster for the Denver Broncos, marked by chaos and disappointment. It’s time to delve into the intricacies of their performance and assign accountability for their elimination from playoff contention. From erratic displays on the field to nail-biting finishes, the Broncos have navigated a challenging year. This article aims […]

The Denver Broncos emerged victorious on Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers. However, a lot of buzz about the Broncos has stemmed from their decision prior to their Week 17 win. Denver benched quarterback Russell Wilson for the final two games of the season. On Sunday, Sean Payton took time to address a particular narrative […]

The Denver Broncos could be in some serious trouble for the way they’ve handed the Russell Wilson contract situation after they benched him for the rest of the 2023 season to avoid injury guarantees kicking in for next year. Doing this isn’t a major issue in and of itself. Teams do this type of thing […]

The Denver Broncos are benching quarterback Russell Wilson in order to preserve financial flexibility. The Broncos asked Wilson to restructure his contract to waive an additional $37 million that would become guaranteed if he can’t pass a physical by early March. Denver’s move to sit him assures that money won’t trigger. By the looks of it, […]

The Denver Broncos are benching quarterback Russell Wilson to preserve financial flexibility. Wilson already has $39 million guaranteed for 2024, but he has an additional $37M that would become guaranteed if he can’t pass a physical by early March. The Broncos’ move to sit him assures that money won’t trigger. Interestingly, and egregiously in the eyes of some […]

Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos are going through a period of turmoil at the moment. Wilson recently revealed that his benching was caused by a contract disagreement with team management. Despite this, the quarterback shared an intriguing post on X, seemingly sending a message of “gratitude” to the general public. The post included a […]

Russell Wilson’s desire to win hasn’t changed despite his latest benching, and he’s ready to work on that goal whether it’s with with the Denver Broncos or “somewhere else.” The veteran quarterback shared as much during his talk with reporters on Friday. Wilson shared his desire to stay with the Broncos if possible and fulfill […]

The Denver Broncos made the financial decision to bench Russell Wilson for the remainder of the season despite still being in the playoff hunt. It’s a tricky situation, but the veteran quarterback has finally spoken up about what’s going on in Denver. Essentially, Russell Wilson claims the Broncos approached him about removing the injury guarantees […]

The Denver Broncos’ Russell Wilson experience has not gone to plan since trading for him nearly two years ago. His time in the Mile High City appears to be coming to a close as well after the team decided to bench the quarterback for the final two games of the season due to financial reasons. […]

Jarrett Stidham has spent the entire 2023 season in a backup role. But with Russell Wilson being abruptly benched, Stidham is suddenly QB1 for the Denver Broncos. The benching of Wilson consumed a majority of the NFL’s headlines when the news broke. But little was being mentioned of Wilson’s successor, Stidham. And honestly, that’s kind […]

Broncos Country, the ride is apparently over. Or at least it will be soon, as quarterback Russell Wilson has been benched and will likely be cut at the end of the season. For a quarterback that seemed to defy all the odds, whether that was the stigma of being a quarterback drafted in the third […]

The Denver Broncos announced that star quarterback Russell Wilson would be benched for the remainder of the season to guard against $37 million in injury guarantees for next season. This move strongly suggests the Broncos will part ways with the QB this offseason. With that as the most likely outcome, rampant speculation quickly kicked up […]

It appears that Russell Wilson’s days with the Denver Broncos are numbered as head coach Sean Payton announced Wednesday that the Broncos are benching Wilson in favor of Jarret Stidham. Though the Broncos are still technically in the playoff race, they are a longshot to reach the postseason and wins in their last two games […]

Russell Wilson has been benched by Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos. Wilson was supposed to be the savior at the quarterback position for Denver, but his tenure as the Broncos started was a disaster and is officially ending after less than two seasons. The team is benching Wilson to avoid a possible injury, as […]

Before becoming the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback in 2022 and putting together a campaign that was both exceptional and surprising enough to be named the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year, Geno Smith had spent the three years prior as Russell Wilson’s backup. Now, in the wake of Russell Wilson’s surprising benching for Jarrett Stidham […]