Russell Wilson isn’t anticipated to help the Denver Broncos in the offseason, therefore the choice to bench him might be quite detrimental to the team.
Wilson might make it harder for the team to acquire the quarterback they want, even if they have made it obvious that he isn’t their guy.
The player claims that earlier in the season, during their bye week, the Broncos approached him and asked to change his contract to relieve them of any need to make guarantees linked to injuries. Because of his unwillingness to give in, he was benched for the last two games of the season.
Russell Wilson confirms the #Broncos told him on October 29th that he would be benched for the rest of the season if he didn’t restructure his contract.
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— JPA (@jasrifootball) December 29, 2023
The quarterback’s $80 million cap charge might be spread over multiple years if the Broncos decide to remove him after June 1. They might also try to trade for Wilson, but Jeremy Fowler of ESPN says Wilson is unlikely to waive his entire no-trade clause.
If he could decide where he landed, Russ would alter his position, but that would also eliminate any potential leverage for the team. The veteran signal-caller’s benching by the team is being looked into by the NFLPA in the interim, which may cause further problems.
When Russ was acquired, Denver offered him everything he desired, but Sean Payton was not involved.
