Russell Wilson did not fare well in the news Wednesday, capped by a report that the veteran quarterback expects to be cut by the Denver Broncos.
The Athletic‘s Dianna Russini tweeted Wednesday night that, “Russell Wilson is expecting to be cut by the Denver Broncos in March, per league sources.
“For almost two months, the quarterback has been starting knowing the organization was most likely going to move on him from after this season.
Russell Wilson is expecting to be cut by the Denver Broncos in March, per league sources. For almost two months, the quarterback has been starting knowing the organization was most likely going to move on him from after this season.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) December 28, 2023
That report followed a run of bad news for the All-Pro quarterback. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Broncos were benching Wilson for the final two games in favor of Jarrett Stidham. Then, it was reported that decision had been in the works for months, as the team would be on the hook for an additional $37 million that would be guaranteed if he weren’t able to pass a physical by March.
So in the space of a few hours, Wilson went from being the Broncos starter to the backup QB to a player they’re reportedly cutting ties with in March. The NFL world quickly reacted to the latest report.
They knew this was going to be how it ended all year after last season!
— Mark A.Kern II (@Markkern111) December 28, 2023
Glad the NFLPA stepped in. Absolute clown behavior from the Broncos org
— Ethical Hoops🏆 (only takes Ws) (@EthicalHoopz) December 28, 2023
That contract extension will go down as the worst in NFL history
— 🍑 is trying his best (@msupeach) December 28, 2023
How many guys in the league would have handled this with as much class as Russ has? What a crappy situation he’s been dealing with in the background all year. I was open to conversations about moving on from him this offseason, but he deserves better than this.
— KyleInOhio (@kyleinohio91) December 28, 2023
After we heard Russ was being benched there was no coming back from that
Look for the Broncos to draft a QB in this years class because they will have very little cap space to sign any notable free agent QB
Sean Payton is ripping off the bandaid and George Paton is next
— FrontOfficePros (@FrontOfficePros) December 28, 2023
The coach is toxic. The offensive line has been very weak. Russ was suppose to take a very average team to the Super Bowl. Russ deserves better then this organization. Just because he is a gentleman people put him down. Many fans are toxic as well.
— Hernandez (@JosephSold) December 28, 2023
[Dianna Russini, The Athletic]
