While the Seattle Seahawks seemed to suggest that Russell Wilson initiated his trade to the Denver Broncos, the veteran QB clarified that was not the case at all.

Wilson did emphasize that it was a “mutual decision,” but saying he pushed for the trade is misleading. This came after the Seahawks released statements noting that Wilson “wanted this change” as he expressed his “desire in doing something different.”

“I didn’t initiate it. It was mutual,” Wilson said during his first media availability for the Broncos, per James Palmer of NFL Network.

The Seahawks traded Russell Wilson alongside a fourth-round pick to the Broncos early last week. In return, they got two first round picks, two second round picks, a fifth round pick, QB Drew Lock, DL Shelby Harris and TE Noah Fant.

It's not a bad trade at all for the Seahawks since they got the assets to rebuild after their lack of success in recent years. Still, parting ways with an elite QB like Wilson is a huge blow especially in a league where it's hard to find a signal-caller who can lead a team to the Super Bowl.

As for Wilson, he gets a fresh start with a Broncos team that is on the verge of contending for the playoffs. While they finished last in the AFC West in 2021, they do have the talents to help Russell maximize his prime years in the NFL.

It will be interesting to see how Wilson will fare in Denver, and all eyes will certainly be on him as he starts a new chapter with the Broncos–whether he initiated it or not.