On Wednesday, the Denver Broncos made a pretty big decision regarding starting quarterback Russell Wilson as the team decided to bench their quarterback for the final two games of the season, presumably to make sure he is healthy so as not to trigger any clause that would require them to keep him on the roster. It almost surely marks the end of his Broncos career, and he reacted to the news on Thursday night.
Late on Wednesday night, well after the news broke, Russell Wilson took to social media to offer a clear and simple response to everything that happened during the day.
“God’s got me. Looking forward to what’s next,” Wilson said in a post on X, the social media website that was formerly known as Twitter.
God’s got me.
Looking forward to what’s next.— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December 28, 2023
It’s an optimistic message from Wilson given everything that had happened over the past few hours, and the NFL world had a lot to say about his statement on social media.
The level of maturation you display at every turn and every time you’re disrespected is beyond belief. You’re an incredible man bro. https://t.co/urNJOCrbpP
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) December 28, 2023
Falcons, Steelers, Raiders, https://t.co/VGUMhExGla
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) December 28, 2023
And here God means 35M guaranteed next year whether he plays or not!! 😊 https://t.co/c0iHqPqlr5
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) December 28, 2023
Russ has learned the hard way that being a company man in pro sports doesn’t mean the company gonna love you back. https://t.co/14eeltConX
— George Wrighster III (@georgewrighster) December 28, 2023
me after a bad breakup https://t.co/CR5N7zgkZ0
— Travonne Edwards (@Travonne) December 28, 2023
“Welcome to Winnipeg” – God https://t.co/AepQYD322z
— Gourmet Spud (@gourmetspud) December 28, 2023
With Wilson benched, the team will now turn to Jarrett Stidham for the final two games of the season before they make their final determination about the future of the quarterback position. We’ll have to see what Sean Payton envisions at the position in the future.
